SOLUTION: Solve the equation 3(y-7) = y +3

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: Solve the equation
3(y-7) = y +3
This question is from textbook Alegbra Concetps and applications

Answer by funmath(2933)   (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
Solve the equation
3(y-7) = y +3
3(y)+3(-7)=y+3
3y-21=y+3
3y-y-21=y-y+3
2y-21=3
2y-21+21=3+21
2y=24
2y/2=24/2
y=12
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Check do both sides equal when y=12?
3(12-7)=12+3
3(5)=15
15=15 We're right!!!
Happy Calculating!!!

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