Solve the equation. Check your solution.

y-7=-2

Short Answer

Expert verified

Solution of given equation is y=5π.

Step by step solution

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Step 1.  Solving for value of y

y-7=-2

Adding on both sides, we get

y-7=-2y-7+7=-2+7y=7-2y=5

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Step 2. Verification of our solution

For checking our answer, substitute y=5 in given equation y-7=-2.

On substituting we get

y-7=-25-7=-2-2=-2

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Step 3.  Conclusion

Here, as both sides above expression are equal, our answer is true.

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