Answer
y= -6
Work Step by Step
-3y-1=5-2y
First add 1 to both sides.
-3y=5+1-2y
-3y=6-2y
Then add 2y to both sides.
-3y+2y=6
-y=6
Then multiply both sides by -1.
-y(-1)=6(-1)
y=-6
Check the answer.
-3(-6)-1=5-2(-6)
18-1=5-(-12)
17=5+12
17=17
Introductory Algebra for College Students (7th Edition)
by Blitzer, Robert F.
Published by
Pearson
ISBN 10:
0-13417-805-X
ISBN 13:
978-0-13417-805-9
Chapter 2 - Section 2.2 - The Multiplication Property of Equality - Exercise Set - Page 130: 53
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