If y + 3y + 5y = −18, then what is the value of y?
−2
−1
0
1
Detailed Explanation
When terms with the same variable are in the same equation, they can be combined:
y + 3y + 5y = −18
9y = −18
y = -18 ÷ 9 = -2
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