SOLUTION: How do I solve for 1/3 (y+2)=3y-5 (y-2) ?

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Question 829708: How do I solve for 1/3 (y+2)=3y-5 (y-2) ?
Found 2 solutions by Alan3354, MathLover1:
Answer by Alan3354(69443) About Me  (Show Source):
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Step 1, eliminate fractions.
Multiply by 3

Answer by MathLover1(20850) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!

%281%2F3%29%28y%2B2%29=3y-5%28y-2%29.......both sides multiply by 3 to get a rid of fraction
3%281%2F3%29%28y%2B2%29=3%2A3y-3%2A5%28y-2%29
cross%283%29%281%2Fcross%283%29%29%28y%2B2%29=9y-15%28y-2%29
y%2B2=9y-15%28y-2%29
y%2B2=9y-15y%2B30 ........move unknown variable to the left and known t the right
y-9y%2B15y=30-2
7y=28
y=28%2F7
y=4