Solve for y 57-12+5y=85

57-12+5y=85

Subtract 12 from 57.

45+5y=85

Move all terms not containing y to the right side of the equation.

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Subtract 45 from both sides of the equation.

5y=85-45

Subtract 45 from 85.

5y=40

Divide each term by 5 and simplify.

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Divide each term in 5y=40 by 5.

5y5=405

Cancel the common factor of 5.

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Cancel the common factor.

5y5=405

Divide y by 1.

y=405

Divide 40 by 5.

y=8

Solve for y 57-12+5y=85

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