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  • 01-02-2020
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Linear equations. Solve the equation: 5 = 3y + 6

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Answer:

[tex]\huge\boxed{y=-\dfrac{1}{3}}[/tex]

Step-by-step explanation:

[tex]5=3y+6\qquad\text{subtract 6 from both sides}\\\\5-6=3y+6-6\\\\-1=3y\qquad\text{divide both sides by 3}\\\\\dfrac{-1}{3}=\dfrac{3y}{3}\\\\-\dfrac{1}{3}=y\to y=-\dfrac{1}{3}[/tex]

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