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Question
The value of y in the equation y – 9 = (– 5) + 7 is ________
Solution
11
Explanation;
Hint:
Given, y – 9 = (– 5) + 7
y – 9 = 7 – 5 ...(re-arranging)
y – 9 = 2
∴ y = 2 + 9 = 11 ...(by transposition method)
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