SOLUTION: Please solve the problem -2 = y/5 + 3

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Question 210778This question is from textbook Integrated Algebra 1
: Please solve the problem -2 = y/5 + 3 This question is from textbook Integrated Algebra 1

Answer by tutor_paul(519) About Me  (Show Source):
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-2=y%2F5%2B3
The goal is to get y alone on one side of the equation.
Add -3 to both sides:
y%2F5%2B3-3=-2-3
Simplify:
y%2F5=-5
Multiply each side of the equation by 5:
highlight%28y=-25%29
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