x is 12 less than y.
Five less than y is six more than x + 1,
y - 5= 6 + (x + 1)
5 + 6 + 1 = 12.
What are the steps in solving linear equations in one variable?
- Step 1: Simplify each side, if needed.
- Step 2: Use Addition/Subtraction Properties to move the variable term to one side and all other terms to the other side.
- Step 3: Use Multiplication/Division.
- Step 4: Check your answer.
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