SOLUTION: what does the y stand for in the equation; 3y+6=y-2

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Question 376223: what does the y stand for in the equation; 3y+6=y-2
Answer by rfer(16322) About Me  (Show Source):
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3y+6=y-2
2y=-8
y=-4