The sum of two y and the quantity of three plus y plus twice the quantity two y minus two equals fif

The sum of two y and the quantity of three plus y plus twice the quantity two y minus two equals fifteen

The sum of two y and the quantity of three plus y
2y + (3 + y)

twice the quantity two y minus two
2(2y - 2)

The sum of two y and the quantity of three plus y plus twice the quantity two y minus two
2y + (3 + y) + 2(2y - 2)

Equals 15 to get our algebraic expression
2y + (3 + y) + 2(2y - 2) = 15

If the problem asks you to solve for yL
2y + 3 + y + 4y - 4 = 15

Group like terms:
7y - 1 = 15

Add 1 each side:
7y = 16

Divide each side by 7:
y = 16/7