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3y+5=-19 I need to find what y is

User Fjoe
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Answer: y = -8

Explanation:

Given expression

3y + 5 = -19

Subtract 5 on both sides

3y + 5 - 5 = -19 - 5

3y = -24

Divide 3 on both sides

3y / 3 = -24 / 3


\boxed{y=-8}

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