Question

Solve the equation.
29
equals
yplus24
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Part 1
Find the first step in solving the problem. Choose the correct answer below.
A.29 times 24 equals y minus 24 times 24
29 times 24 equals y minus 24 times 24
B.29 minus 24 equals y plus 24 minus 24
29 minus 24 equals y plus 24 minus 24
Your answer is correct.C.29 divided by 24 equals y plus 24 divided by 24
29 divided by 24 equals y plus 24 divided by 24
D.0 equals y plus 24 minus 29
0 equals y plus 24 minus 29
Part 2
Finish solving the equation.
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enter your response here ​(Type a whole​ number.)

Answer 1

Part 1: B. Subtract 24 from both sides: 29 − 24 = y + 24 − 24.

Part 2: 29 − 24 = y, so y = 5.