Solve Clear Decimals First $$5.52 y - 38.64 + 9.2 y = 11.04 y - 77.28 + 64.4$$

question 41

Multiple Choice

Solve. Clear decimals first.
- $$5.52 y - 38.64 + 9.2 y = 11.04 y - 77.28 + 64.4$$

• A) \(- 21\)
• B) 7
• C) \(- 7\)
• D) 21

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