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Question 479066: how to solve equation
3y+20=3+2y

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Found 2 solutions by Alan3354, oberobic:
Answer by Alan3354(69443) About Me  (Show Source):
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Subtract 20
then subtract 2y

Answer by oberobic(2304) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
3y + 20 = 3 + 2y
Subtract 2y from both sides.
y + 20 = 3
Subtract 20 from both sides.
y = -17
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Check your work!
3y+20 = -51+20 = -31
3 + 2y = 3 +(-34) = -31
True
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Done