How do you solve 3+ 3y = - 3?

1 Answer
Apr 12, 2017

The answer is -2.

Explanation:

3 + 3y = -3

First, subtract 3 from both sides of the equation.

3 -3 + 3y = -3 -3

This gives you the equation:

3y = -6

Now, you divide both sides by 3.

(3y)/(3)=-6/3

This gives you:

y=-6/3.

You can divide -6 by 3, which equals -2.

So, the answer is:

y=-2.