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-2(y+2)+7=3(y+6) have no solution one solution and what does y equal or are all real numbers solutions.

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Answer: one solution and that would be

y=3

Explanation:

-2(y+2)+7=3(y+6)

-2y-4+7=3y+18

-2y+3=3y+18

-3 -3

-2y=3y+15

+2 +2

5y=15

y=3

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Answer:

one solution , y = - 3

Explanation:

- 2(y + 2) + 7 = 3(y + 6) ← distribute parenthesis on both sides

- 2y - 4 + 7 = 3y + 18

- 2y + 3 = 3y + 18 ( subtract 3y from both sides )

- 5y + 3 = 18 ( subtract 3 from both sides )

- 5y = 15 ( divide both sides by - 5 )

y = - 3

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