Question 668683
{{{y/3 + 1 = 5}}}
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Multiply the entire equation by 3
y + 3 = 15
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Isolate y
y = 15 - 3
{{{highlight_green(y = 12)}}}
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Check  {{{cartoon(
12/3 = 4,
4+1,
5)}}}
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