SOLUTION: could you explain to me how to answer questions with two variables and show the steps, such as 15-2y=3y?

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Question 379234: could you explain to me how to answer questions with two variables and show the steps, such as 15-2y=3y?
Answer by Alan3354(69443) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
I see only 1 variable, y.
15-2y=3y
Add 2y to both sides
15 = 5y
Divide by 5
3 = y
y = 3