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What is the value of y in the equation 3y - 8 = 22?

User Willian
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So first you move eight to the other side as a positive number
3y=22+8
3y=30
We divide both sides by 3
So y equals to ten
User Josh KG
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10

Explanation:

3y-8=22

3y=22+8

3y=30

y=30/3

y =10

User Dannydust
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