Solve for y y-5/3=2

$y - \frac{5}{3} = 2$

Add $\frac{5}{3}$ to both sides of the equation.

$y = 2 + \frac{5}{3}$

To write $2$ as a fraction with a common denominator, multiply by $\frac{3}{3}$ .

$y = 2 \cdot \frac{3}{3} + \frac{5}{3}$

Combine $2$ and $\frac{3}{3}$ .

$y = \frac{2 \cdot 3}{3} + \frac{5}{3}$

Combine the numerators over the common denominator.

$y = \frac{2 \cdot 3 + 5}{3}$

Simplify the numerator.

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Multiply $2$ by $3$ .

$y = \frac{6 + 5}{3}$

Add $6$ and $5$ .

$y = \frac{11}{3}$

The result can be shown in multiple forms.

Exact Form:

$y = \frac{11}{3}$

Decimal Form:

$y = 3.\overline{6}$

Mixed Number Form:

$y = 3 \frac{2}{3}$

Solve for y y-5/3=2

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