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The sum of 24 and 3 times a number y is equal to 56

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Answer:

y=32/3

Explanation:

let the number be y, then

24+3y=56 solve for y, subtract 24 from each side

3y=32 divide each side by 3

y=32/3

User Renato Probst
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Answer:

Explanation:

24+3y=56 solve for y, subtract 24 from each side

3y=32 divide each side by 3

y=32/3

User Javier
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