SOLUTION: I need help with 3y + 2 - 2y - 5 equals 4y + 3

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Question 55738: I need help with 3y + 2 - 2y - 5 equals 4y + 3
Answer by checkley71(8403) About Me  (Show Source):
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3Y+2-2Y-5=4Y+3
3Y-2Y-4Y=3-2+5
-3Y=6
Y=6/-3
Y=-2
PROOF
3(-2)+2-2(-2)-5=4(-2)+3
-6+2+4-5=-8+3
6-11=-5
-5=-5