To solve the equation \( 5(y + 3) = 35 \), follow these steps:
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Divide both sides by 5 to isolate the expression in the parentheses: \[ y + 3 = \frac{35}{5} \] \[ y + 3 = 7 \]
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Subtract 3 from both sides to solve for \( y \): \[ y = 7 - 3 \] \[ y = 4 \]
So, the solution is \( y = 4 \).