You do 2 times the absolute value of 7-7=0 get the answer and do the other side of the equal sign and see if you get the same answer
Answer:
Last choice is correct.
Step-by-step explanation:








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<u><em>Answer:</em></u>
y = 23
<u><em>Step-by-step explanation:</em></u>
Add the numbers:
18 + 5 - y
= 23 - y
Rearrange terms:
y = 23
Answer:
x = 18.7
Step-by-step explanation:
Gerald's answer is almost correct.
He just needs to switch the 14 and the x.
it should be
24/x = 18/14
solve for x by cross multiplication
18x = (24)(14)
18x = 336
x = 18.7