SOLUTION: i have tried to solve this equation but i can't help me solve it please: (0.26+y)+3y=0.98 i'm pretty sure that you can help me plz the name of my textbook is ALGEBRA1 CALIFOR

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Question 154438: i have tried to solve this equation but i can't help me solve it please:
(0.26+y)+3y=0.98
i'm pretty sure that you can help me plz
the name of my textbook is ALGEBRA1 CALIFORNIA EDITION
section:3-3
page:128
problem:47
Answer by scott8148(6628) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
the parentheses have no effect (they are "camoflage")

subtracting 0.26 __ y+3y=0.72 __ combining terms __ 4y=0.72 __ dividing by 4 __ y=0.18