SOLUTION: What is the solution of Y and how did you get it? 6 = -y + 42 - 2y THANKS!!!!!!!!!

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Question 522825: What is the solution of Y and how did you get it?
6 = -y + 42 - 2y
THANKS!!!!!!!!!
Answer by Alan3354(23849) About Me  (Show Source):
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6 = -y + 42 - 2y
Combine -y & -2y
6 = 42 - 3y
Add 3y
3y + 6 = 42
Subtract 6
3y = 36
Divide by 3
y = 12