Question 407374


{{{3y-7=9y+23}}} Start with the given equation.



{{{3y=9y+23+7}}} Add {{{7}}} to both sides.



{{{3y-9y=23+7}}} Subtract {{{9y}}} from both sides.



{{{-6y=23+7}}} Combine like terms on the left side.



{{{-6y=30}}} Combine like terms on the right side.



{{{y=(30)/(-6)}}} Divide both sides by {{{-6}}} to isolate {{{y}}}.



{{{y=-5}}} Reduce.



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Answer:


So the answer is {{{y=-5}}} 



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