SOLUTION: I don't understand how to get Y out of the fraction the question is y over 3+1=5 please help?

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Question 668683: I don't understand how to get Y out of the fraction
the question is y over 3+1=5
please help?
Answer by ReadingBoosters(3246) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
y%2F3+%2B+1+=+5
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Multiply the entire equation by 3
y + 3 = 15
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Isolate y
y = 15 - 3
highlight_green%28y+=+12%29
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Check cartoon%28%0D%0A12%2F3+=+4%2C%0D%0A4%2B1%2C%0D%0A5%29
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