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Y - 5 = 3(x-2)

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To solve for Y, we will first simplify the right side of the equation and then isolate Y on one side.

Y - 5 = 3(x - 2)

First, distribute the 3 to both terms inside the parentheses:

Y - 5 = 3x - 6

Next, we can isolate Y by adding 5 to both sides of the equation:

Y - 5 + 5 = 3x - 6 + 5

Simplifying further:

Y = 3x - 1

Therefore, the solution for Y is Y = 3x - 1.