SOLUTION: what is 3(y+2)=21

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Question 823155: what is 3(y+2)=21
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3%28y%2B2%29=21 Start with the given equation.


3y%2B6=21 Distribute.


3y=21-6 Subtract 6 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