Solve the Equation $$5 - 8 ( y + 7 ) = 6 - 7 y$$

question 38

Multiple Choice

Solve the equation.
- $$5 - 8 ( y + 7 ) = 6 - 7 y$$

• A) \(\{ 6 \}\)
• B) \(\{ - 57 \}\)
• C) \(\{ 3 \}\)
• D) \(\{ 55 \}\)

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