Answer
y=6
Work Step by Step
8(y+3)=3(2y+12)
8y+8(3)=3(2y)+3(12)
8y+24=6y+36
8y-6y+24=36
2y+24=36
2y=36-24
2y=12
2y$\div$2=12$\div$2
y=6
Check the answer.
8(6+3)=3(2(6)+12)
8(9)=3(12+12)
72=3(24)
72=72
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 2.3 - Solving Linear Equations - Exercise Set - Page 141: 22
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