Solve for y 3(y-1)=2(y+1)

3(y-1)=2(y+1)

Simplify 3(y-1).

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Apply the distributive property.

3y+3⋅-1=2(y+1)

Multiply 3 by -1.

3y-3=2(y+1)

Simplify 2(y+1).

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Apply the distributive property.

3y-3=2y+2⋅1

Multiply 2 by 1.

3y-3=2y+2

Move all terms containing y to the left side of the equation.

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Subtract 2y from both sides of the equation.

3y-3-2y=2

Subtract 2y from 3y.

y-3=2

Move all terms not containing y to the right side of the equation.

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Add 3 to both sides of the equation.

y=2+3

Add 2 and 3.

y=5

Solve for y 3(y-1)=2(y+1)