What is the solution to the linear equation?

2.8y + 6 + 0.2y = 5y - 14

A) y = - 10

B) y = - 1

C) y = 1

D) y = 10

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Maleah Chen

Mathematics

30 December, 21:44

What is the solution to the linear equation?

2.8y + 6 + 0.2y = 5y - 14

A) y = - 10

B) y = - 1

C) y = 1

D) y = 10

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Cristopher Mitchell · Answer 1

It's definitely D) 10

2.8y + 6 + 0.2y = 5y - 14 * add 2.8y and 0.2y (like terms)

3y + 6 = 5y - 14 * subtract 3y from both sides

6 = 2y - 14 * add 14 to both sides

20 = 2y * divide both sides by 2

10 = y

What is the solution to the linear equation?2.8y + 6 + 0.2y = 5y - 14A) y = - 10B) y = - 1C) y = 1D) y = 10

What is the solution to the linear equation?

2.8y + 6 + 0.2y = 5y - 14

A) y = - 10

B) y = - 1

C) y = 1

D) y = 10