Question 349749


{{{2y+5+y=-22}}} Start with the given equation.



{{{3y+5=-22}}} Combine like terms on the left side.



{{{3y=-22-5}}} Subtract {{{5}}} from both sides.



{{{3y=-27}}} Combine like terms on the right side.



{{{y=(-27)/(3)}}} Divide both sides by {{{3}}} to isolate {{{y}}}.



{{{y=-9}}} Reduce.



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Answer:


So the answer is {{{y=-9}}} 



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