Help with algebra

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I need help with this algebra problem ummm its y/3+4=2-15y/3 solve for Y. Thanks

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[+1] - Butrflynet - 12/14/2008You need to simplify. This link will help you understand what that means: http://www.mathleague.com/help/algebra/algebra.htm#combiningliketerms
[+1] - BillRM - 12/15/2008Oh for the days of simple algebra problems. Yes I and many others could tell you the answer but that would hardly be a great help to you. Hint your first move subtract y/3 from both sides of...
[+1] - Brandon9000 - 12/15/2008....or add 15y/3 to both sides.
[+1] - aidan - 12/15/2008which might make it less confusing for you (if you're just learning algebra) as it'd keep the variable positive

You need to simplify. This link will help you understand what that means:

http://www.mathleague.com/help/algebra/algebra.htm#combiningliketerms

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@Mahishasura,

Oh for the days of simple algebra problems. Yes I and many others could tell you the answer but that would hardly be a great help to you.

Hint your first move subtract y/3 from both sides of the equation.

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....or add 15y/3 to both sides.

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@Brandon9000,

which might make it less confusing for you (if you're just learning algebra) as it'd keep the variable positive

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