SOLUTION: 3y+2=y-4

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Question 275344: 3y+2=y-4
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3y%2B2=y-4 Start with the given equation.



3y=y-4-2 Subtract 2 from both sides.



3y-y=-4-2 Subtract y from both sides.



2y=-4-2 Combine like terms on the left side.



2y=-6 Combine like terms on the right side.



y=%28-6%29%2F%282%29 Divide both sides by 2 to isolate y.



y=-3 Reduce.



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Answer:

So the solution is y=-3