Answer
$y=-5$
Work Step by Step
We are given the equation $5y+12=2y-3$. We can solve for y by first adding 3 to both sides.
$5y+15=2y$
Subtract 5y from both sides.
$15=-3y$
Divide both sides by -3.
$y=-5$
Intermediate Algebra (6th Edition)
by Martin-Gay, Elayn
Published by
Pearson
ISBN 10:
0321785045
ISBN 13:
978-0-32178-504-6
Chapter 2 - Section 2.1 - Linear Equations in One Variable - Exercise Set - Page 55: 11
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