SOLUTION: what is the equation 5y+6=-12+3y

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Question 505597: what is the equation 5y+6=-12+3y
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5y%2B6=-12%2B3y Start with the given equation.


5y=-12%2B3y-6 Subtract 6 from both sides.


5y-3y=-12-6 Subtract 3y from both sides.


2y=-12-6 Combine like terms on the left side.


2y=-18 Combine like terms on the right side.


y=%28-18%29%2F%282%29 Divide both sides by 2 to isolate y.


y=-9 Reduce.


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Answer:

So the solution is y=-9