SOLUTION: I do I solve y/2-3=6? jeffbailey_rye@hotmail.com

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Question 598852: I do I solve y/2-3=6?
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Answer by Charles1947(18) About Me  (Show Source):
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First add 3 to both sides of the equation
y%2F2-3+3=y%2F2
6+3=9
SO
y%2F2=9
multiply both sides by 2
y%2F2x2=y
9x2=18
SO
y=18