Question

one way to solve for y is to start by dividing. record what you need to divide both sides by in order to have 1 group of y + 3 remaining on the left. 40
\\(\frac{3(y + 3)}{\square}\\) = \\(\frac{18}{\square}\\)

Explanation:

Step1: Identify the coefficient of (y+2)

The left side is $3(y+2)$, so the coefficient is 3.

Step2: Divide both sides by 3

To isolate $(y+2)$, divide each side by 3:
$\frac{3(y+2)}{3} = \frac{15}{3}$

Answer:

The first box (denominator on left) is 3, and the second box (denominator on right) is 3.