Question 823155
{{{3(y+2)=21}}} Start with the given equation.



{{{3y+6=21}}} Distribute.



{{{3y=21-6}}} Subtract {{{6}}} from both sides.



{{{3y=15}}} Combine like terms on the right side.



{{{y=(15)/(3)}}} Divide both sides by {{{3}}} to isolate {{{y}}}.



{{{y=5}}} Reduce.



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Answer:


So the solution is {{{y=5}}}