SOLUTION: (2Y+5)+Y=-22

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Question 349749: (2Y+5)+Y=-22
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2y%2B5%2By=-22 Start with the given equation.


3y%2B5=-22 Combine like terms on the left side.


3y=-22-5 Subtract 5 from both sides.


3y=-27 Combine like terms on the right side.


y=%28-27%29%2F%283%29 Divide both sides by 3 to isolate y.


y=-9 Reduce.


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Answer:

So the answer is y=-9


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