SOLUTION: Solve for the unknown: 3(y - 17) = -5(y - 23)

Algebra.Com
Question 121221: Solve for the unknown: 3(y - 17) = -5(y - 23)
Answer by jim_thompson5910(35256)   (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!

Start with the given equation



Distribute


Add 51 to both sides


Add 5y to both sides


Combine like terms on the left side


Combine like terms on the right side


Divide both sides by 8 to isolate y



Reduce

--------------------------------------------------------------
Answer:
So our answer is (which is approximately in decimal form)

RELATED QUESTIONS

how do you solve this 5/11x + 23/11 = -2/6x + 17/3 solve for x and substitute for... (answered by Alan3354)
Solve for the unknown... (answered by Alan3354)
Solve for y:... (answered by vleith)
Solve the following system of equations for the unknown variables. 2x + y = 17 y + z... (answered by jim_thompson5910)
Solve the following system of equations for the unknown variables. 2x + y = 17 y + z... (answered by ankor@dixie-net.com,scott8148)
simplify and solve for the unknown.... (answered by rfer)
Solve for the unknown in the equation below 1-y/2-2((y-3)/2)=0 (answered by Alan3354)
Solve for the unknown in the equation below {{{1-y/2-2((y-3)/2)=0}}} (answered by Stelless,greenestamps)
2y-5-(y-3)=7 solve for the unknown variable in each of the following equation.show all... (answered by jim_thompson5910)