SOLUTION: How would I solve this equation? I have to solve for y: 20 + 3/4(12+y) = 3/2y - 10 Please help me out! :) Also, if you can show the steps? Thanks a bunch!!

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Question 455873: How would I solve this equation? I have to solve for y:
20 + 3/4(12+y) = 3/2y - 10
Please help me out! :) Also, if you can show the steps? Thanks a bunch!!
Answer by stanbon(57290) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
20 + 3/4(12+y) = 3/2y - 10
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Add 10 to both sides:
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30 + (3/4)(12+y) = (3/2)y
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30 + 9 + (3/4) = (6/4)y
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39 = (3/4)y
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13 = (1/4)y
y = 52
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Cheers,
Stan H.
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