Question

Find the value of each variable and show which property is used.

Answer 1

7y-2=5y+4
+2 +2
__________
7y= 5y + 6
-5y -5y
__________
2y= 6

Y=3

3x+2=23
3x =21
x= 7

7(3) -2= 5(3)+4
19=19
x=19

3(7)+2=23
23= 23
Y=23

Adding and subtracting property