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Solve for y :

\longrightarrow \: \bold{3 + y = 18}

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User Quianna
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Answer:

y = 15

Explanation:

Given :

3 + y = 18

This a simple algebraic equation.

Subtract 3 from both sides :

⇒ 3 + y - 3 = 18 - 3

y = 15

User Alexander Ermolov
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Answer:

y = 15

Explanation:

Given equation:

  • 3+y=18

To Find:

  • Value of y

Solution:

We can rewrite this equation as:

  • y+3 = 8

[This'll ain't change the answer]

Now we could solve on a easy way.

STEPS:

Transpose +3 to the RHS, make sure to change it's sign from “+” to “-”.

=> y = 18-3

Subtract the integers which's on the RHS:

=> y = 15

Hence,the value of y will be 15.


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User Oana Andone
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