Question

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3y+17=8
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3y=
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9
Add 17 to both sides
Subtract 17 from both sides
Multiply both sides by 17
Divide both sides by 17
Apply the distributive property
y=
Divide both sides by
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3

Answer 1

Start with: -3y + 17 = 8

1. Subtract 17 from both sides: -3y = 8 − 17 = −9
2. Divide both sides by −3: y = (−9)/(−3) = 3

Check: −3(3) + 17 = −9 + 17 = 8. So y = 3.