SOLUTION: 12+3y=27 what is y

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Question 715855: 12+3y=27 what is y
Answer by jim_thompson5910(35256) About Me  (Show Source):
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12%2B3y=27 Start with the given equation.


3y=27-12 Subtract 12 from both sides.


3y=15 Combine like terms on the right side.


y=%2815%29%2F%283%29 Divide both sides by 3 to isolate y.


y=5 Reduce.


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Answer:

So the solution is y=5