Solve the following equation for y. Express your answer as a simplified fraction. $|3y + 3| = |8 - 3y|$ The solution set is
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Step 2: Understand the property of absolute value equations. For an equation of the form $|A| = |B|$, we can solve it by setting $A = B$ or $A = -B$. Step 3: Apply the property to the given equation. Case 1: $3y + 3 = 8 - 3y$ Case 2: $3y + 3 = -(8 - 3y)$ Step Show more…
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