SOLUTION: 5(y+3)-2y=6

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Question 104822: 5(y+3)-2y=6
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Distribute the 5, then collect your y-terms and solve for y.
5y+15-2y = 6 => 5y-2y + 15 = 6 => 3y +15 = 6
subtract 15 from both sides
3y +15 - 15 = 6 - 15
3y = -9 (divide both sides by 3)
y = -3