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Solve the equation.

Solve the Equation
y + 3 = –y + 9

y = 1
y = 3
y = 6
y = 9

User Uwe Hafner
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Y=3
3+3=-3+9
6=6
So yeah I hope that helps :))
User Alex Ilyin
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Answer:

y = 3

General Formulas and Concepts:

Pre-Algebra

Order of Operations: BPEMDAS

  1. Brackets
  2. Parenthesis
  3. Exponents
  4. Multiplication
  5. Division
  6. Addition
  7. Subtraction
  • Left to Right

Equality Properties

  • Multiplication Property of Equality
  • Division Property of Equality
  • Addition Property of Equality
  • Subtraction Property of Equality

Algebra I

  • Terms/Coefficients

Explanation:

Step 1: Define

Identify

y + 3 = -y + 9

Step 2: Solve for y

  1. [Addition Property of Equality] Add y on both sides: 2y + 3 = 9
  2. [Subtraction Property of Equality] Subtract 3 on both sides: 2y = 6
  3. [Division Property of Equality] Divide 2 on both sides: y = 3
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