Question

divide each side by 3 to rewrite the equation.
\\(\dfrac{3(y + 2)}{3}\\) \\(=\\) \\(\dfrac{15}{3}\\)
\\(\square\\) \\(=\\) \\(\square\\)

Explanation:

Step1: Simplify left side

$\frac{3(y+2)}{3} = y+2$

Step2: Simplify right side

$\frac{15}{3} = 5$

Answer:

$y+2 = 5$