SOLUTION: 3(y-2) + (y+1) =3

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Question 701336: 3(y-2) + (y+1) =3
Answer by jim_thompson5910(35256) About Me  (Show Source):
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3%28y-2%29%2B%28y%2B1%29=3 Start with the given equation.


3y-6%2By%2B1=3 Distribute.


4y-5=3 Combine like terms on the left side.


4y=3%2B5 Add 5 to both sides.


4y=8 Combine like terms on the right side.


y=%288%29%2F%284%29 Divide both sides by 4 to isolate y.


y=2 Reduce.


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Answer:

So the solution is y=2