document.write( "Question 606396: Please help me solve this equation: y-4y+3=-30
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Algebra.Com's Answer #382045 by Earlsdon(6294)\"\" \"About 
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Solve for y:
\n" ); document.write( "\"y-4y%2B3+=+-30\" Perform the indicated subtraction on the left side.
\n" ); document.write( "\"-3y%2B3+=+-30\" Now Subtract 3 from both sides.
\n" ); document.write( "\"-3y+=+-33\" Finally, divide both sides by -3.
\n" ); document.write( "\"y+=+11\"
\n" ); document.write( "Note! You cannot add 4y+3 to get 7y, why not? because the two terms are not alike. It's sorta like trying to add $4 + 3 pesos! I can't be done!
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