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Question
Solve the following equation: 7y -18 = 17
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Solution
7y -18 = 17
⇒ 7y - 18 + 18 = 17 + 18 (Adding 18 to both sides)
⇒ 7y = 35
⇒ `"7y"/7 = 35/7` (Dividing by 7)
∴ y = 5
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