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What value of y makes the sentence true?

y + 3 = 30
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What value of y makes the sentence true? y + 3 = 30 Type your answer in the box below-example-1
User Dziamid
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y = 27
Subtract 3 from both sides to get y by itself.
User Swist
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Hey there!

y + 3 = 30

SUBTRACT 3 to BOTH SIDES

y + 3 - 3 = 30 - 3

CANCEL out: 3 - 3 because that gives you 0

KEEP: 30 - 3 because that gives you the value of y

y = 30 - 3

30 - 3 = y

y = 27

Answer: y = 27

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