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3(y+25)=−15

what is y

User Lorita
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Answer: The answer to your question is y= -30

User J Marlow
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Answer:

y = -30

Explanation:

3(y+25)=−15

3y +75 = -15

subtract 75 from each side of the equation:

3y = -90

y = -90/3 = -30

proof:

substituting -30 for y:

3(-30 + 25) = -15

-90 + 75 = -15

-15 = -15

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