What value of y makes the equation below true? 3y + 2 = 23

Axel Podehl asked Jan 2, 2023

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What value of y makes the equation below true?
3y + 2 = 23

Axel Podehl asked Jan 2, 2023

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Subtract 2 from both sides: 3y + 2 - 2 = 23 - 2

After Subtracting: 3y = 21

Divide both sides by 3: 3y/3 = 21/3

y = 7 is the answer

Insilenzio answered Jan 5, 2023

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