Question 266658
Hello, 
You're good up to the third step. 
8(y+3)=3(2y+12)
8y+24=6y+36
2y+24=12 This step you forgot to subtract 24 on the left side. ( Remember, whatever you do on one side we need to do on the other side)
2y=12 Divide both sides by 2 to get:
y=6
Plug in the answer to see if it works.
RJ
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