SOLUTION: solve the equation for y 3(3-y) ___________ __ =-y 5

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Question 343620: solve the equation for y
3(3-y)
______________ =-y
5

Answer by solver91311(24713)   (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!


Multiply both sides by 5.

Distribute the 3 across the parentheses.

Add -9 to both sides and add 5y to both sides.

Divide both sides by 2.


John

My calculator said it, I believe it, that settles it


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