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Solve the equation (look at the picture i took plz) thx :)
3-(y÷2)=2y+14

Solve the equation (look at the picture i took plz) thx :) 3-(y÷2)=2y+14-example-1
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3 - y/2 = 2(y + 7)
-y/2 = 2y + 14 - 3
-y/2 = 2y + 11
-y = 2(2y + 11)
-y = 4y + 22
-5y = 22
y = -22/5

The answer is y = -22/5 (negative twenty-two divided by five).

I hope this helps! If you have any questions, ask me in the comments.
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