SOLUTION: what does the y stand for in this equation 3y+6=13

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Question 69954: what does the y stand for in this equation
3y+6=13
Answer by checkley75(3666) About Me  (Show Source):
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3Y+6=13 SUBTRACT 6 FROM BOTH SIDES OF THE EQUATION
3Y=13-6
3Y=7 NOW DIVIDE BOTH SIDES BY 3
3Y/3=7/3
Y=7/3 ANSWER