Question 56856
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                      4 + y/3 = 7

Add -4 to both sides

                      4 + y/3 = 7
                     -4        -4
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                          y/3 = 3

Multiply both sides by 3

                     (3)(y/3) = (3)(3)

                            y = 9

Edwin</pre>