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Question
Solve the following equation:
`"y" + 5 = 8 1/4`
Solution
`"y" + 5 = 8 1/4`
`=> "y" + 5 = 33/4`
`=> "y" = 33/4 - 5/1`
`= (33 - 20)/4 = 13/4`
`therefore "y" = 13/4 = 3 1/4`
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