SOLUTION: 1/6(y+42)-15=-3

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1/6(y+42)-15=-3
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Add 15 to both sides:
(y+42) = 15 - 3
(y+42) = 12
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Multiply both sides by 6:
y + 42 = 6(12)
y + 42 = 72
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Subtract 42 from both sides:
y = 72 - 42
y = 30
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Check solution in original equation:
(30+42) - 15 = -3
(72) - 15 = -3
12 - 15 = -3; confirms our solution

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