SOLUTION: 15 is divided by the sum of 7 and 2y. If the result is 3, find y

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Question 1019042: 15 is divided by the sum of 7 and 2y. If the result is 3, find y
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15 is divided by the sum of 7 and 2y. If the result is 3, find y
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15/(7+2y) = 3
15/3 = 7 + 2y
y = -1