SOLUTION: i have been working on this problem for quite a while and cant seem to get it right without using a calculator. my question is -3+3y=2y+5. thank you so much. it is very appreciated

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Question 401961: i have been working on this problem for quite a while and cant seem to get it right without using a calculator. my question is -3+3y=2y+5. thank you so much. it is very appreciated.
Answer by richard1234(7193) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
No calculator required...we have

-3 + 3y = 2y + 5 Adding -2y to both sdies,

-3 + y = 5

y = 8