SOLUTION: solve for y in 2y + 5=-3y-10

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Question 247165: solve for y in 2y + 5=-3y-10
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Problem: 2y%2B5=-3y-10
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Add 3y on both sides, we get:
2y%2B3y%2B5=-10
Deduct 5 on both sides, we get:
2y%2B3y=-10-5
Simplify:
5y=-15
Now divide by 5 on both sides to find the value of y:
y=-15%2F5
Simplify:
y=-3 <--- here's your answer!