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6(y + 5) = 15y + 12
What value of y makes the equation true

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6y+30=15y+12
9y=18
y=2
User Jonathan Brizio
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Answer:


\boxed{y=2}

Explanation:


6(y + 5) = 15y + 12


\sf Expand \ brackets.


6y+30=15y+12


\sf Subtract \ 12 \ and \ 6y \ from \ both \ sides.


6y+30-12-6y=15y+12-12-6y


30-12=15y-6y


18=9y


\sf Divide \ both \ sides \ by \ 9.


\displaystyle (18)/(9) =(9y)/(9)


2=y

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