SOLUTION: the lesson is called solving equations with grouping symbols. the problem is y-2=1/3(y+6)

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Question 48156: the lesson is called solving equations with grouping symbols. the problem is y-2=1/3(y+6)
Answer by Earlsdon(6098) About Me  (Show Source):
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Solve:
y-2+=+%281%2F3%29%28y%2B6%29 Multiply both sides by 3 to clear the fraction.
3y-6+=+y%2B6 Subtract y from both sides of the equation.
2y-6+=+6 Add 6 to both sides.
2y+=+12 Divide both sides by 2
y+=+6