SOLUTION: How can I solve this: y(y-12)-15=y(y+5)-3(y+5)

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Question 898513: How can I solve this:
y(y-12)-15=y(y+5)-3(y+5)

Answer by stanbon(75887) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
y(y-12)-15=y(y+5)-3(y+5)
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y^2 - 12y - 15 = y^2 + 5y - 3y - 15
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-12y - 15 = 2y - 15
14y = 0
y = 0
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Cheers,
Stan H.
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