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-3(y+3)=2y+3
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-3(y+3) = 2y+3
-3y-9 = 2y+3
-5y = 3+9
-5y = 12
y = -12/5
User Eric Fournie
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Answer:

y=-2.4y

Explanation:

First you want to restate the problem.

-3(y+3)=2y+3

Now distribute the negative.

-3y-9=2y+3

Add 3y to both sides.

-9=5y+3

Subtract 3 from both sides.

-12=5y

And solve.

-2.4=y

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