Question 258684: can you help me find the answer to 3( y − 2) − 5 = 2y +1;
Answer by unlockmath(1688)   (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website! Hello,
Here we go.
3( y − 2) − 5 = 2y +1 This can be rewritten as:
3y − 6 − 5 = 2y +1 Combine like terms:
3y−11 = 2y +1 Now Add 11 to both sides:
3y=2y+12 Then subtract 2y from both sides:
y=12
Plug in 12 to the original to see if it it correct.
RJ
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