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Question 62341: Im trying to help my son with algebra homework i dont remember how to do it the problem is y-3-9=30
Answer by mystic1306(20) About Me  (Show Source):
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Get the y by itself by adding 3 and 9 to both sides.
y-3+3-9+9=30+3+9
as you see on the left -3+3 and -9+9 cancels out, solve for y
y=30+3+9
y=42