How to solve 2y - 7 = 7y - 27

1. Factor the equation (x + 2)(x + 3) = 0. 2. Set each factor equal to zero: x + 2 = 0 and x + 3 = 0. 3. Solve for x: x = -2 and x = -3.

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$$2y-7=7y-27$$

Solve for y

$y=4$

Steps for Solving Linear Equation

Subtract $7y$ from both sides.

$$2y-7-7y=-27$$

Combine $2y$ and $-7y$ to get $-5y$.

$$-5y-7=-27$$

Add $7$ to both sides.

$$-5y=-27+7$$

Add $-27$ and $7$ to get $-20$.

$$-5y=-20$$

Divide both sides by $-5$.

$$y=\frac{-20}{-5}$$

Divide $-20$ by $-5$ to get $4$.

$$y=4$$

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