SOLUTION: 45 more than the product of 3 and a number y is 95

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Question 1025384: 45 more than the product of 3 and a number y is 95
Answer by ankor@dixie-net.com(22740) About Me  (Show Source):
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" 45 more than the product of 3 and a number y is 95 "
3y + 45 = 95
3u = 95 - 45
3y = 50
y = 50%2F3 = 162%2F3
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Check solution in original equation
3(50/3) + 45 = 95
Cancel 3
50 + 45 = 95