SOLUTION: 3y = y - 6

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Question 503962: 3y = y - 6
Answer by jim_thompson5910(35256) About Me  (Show Source):
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3y=y-6 Start with the given equation.


3y-y=-6 Subtract y from both sides.


2y=-6 Combine like terms on the left 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

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