Question

what is the value of y in this equation. 3y - 5 = 2y

Answer 1

Answer:

y=5

Step-by-step explanation:

3y-5=2y

3y-2y=5

y=5

Answer 2

Answer:

y=5

Step-by-step explanation:

3y-5=2y

/add 5 to both sides/

3y-5+5=2y+5

simplify

3y=2y+5

subtract 2y from both sides

3y-2y=2y+5-2y

simplify

y=5