SOLUTION: Not sure if I am doing this correctly: 8(y+3)=3(2y+12) 8y+24=6y+36 2y+24=12

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Question 266646: Not sure if I am doing this correctly:
8(y+3)=3(2y+12)
8y+24=6y+36
2y+24=12
Found 2 solutions by Alan3354, drk:
Answer by Alan3354(69443) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
Not sure if I am doing this correctly:
8(y+3)=3(2y+12)
8y+24=6y+36
2y+24=12 *** 2y = 12
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y = 6

Answer by drk(1908) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
You are good at
8y%2B24=6y%2B36
next subtract 24 to get
8y+=+6y+%2B+12
subtract 6y to get
2y+=+12
divide to get
y+=+6