SOLUTION: I need to solve for y in this equation. can you show me the steps how to do this? (y+1)/3=x+2 Thanks for your help.

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Question 357039: I need to solve for y in this equation. can you show me the steps how to do this? (y+1)/3=x+2 Thanks for your help.
Answer by nerdybill(7384) About Me  (Show Source):
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(y+1)/3=x+2
Multiply both sides by 3:
y+1 = 3(x+2)
Subtract 1 from both sides:
y = 3(x+2) - 1
y = 3x+6 - 1
y = 3x+5