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Answer:
y = 8
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We can solve for y by isolating it.
<h3>Solve for y</h3>
- 3y - 15 = y + 1
- 3y - 15 - y = y +1 - y
- 2y - 15 = 1
- 2y - 15 + 15 = 1 + 15
- 2y = 16
- y = 16/2
- y = 8
The value of y is 8.