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Solve the equation 3y+20 = 3 +2y

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Answer: y=−17

Explanation:

3y+20=3+2y

3y+20−3=2y

3y+17=2y

17=2y−3y

17=−y

−17=y

y=−17

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Answer:

y = -17

Explanation:

3y + 20 = 3 + 2y

Collect like terms

We have 3y - 2y = 3 - 20

y = -17

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