Thrice of y means multiply y by 3
3y
23 decreased by 3y means we subtract
23 - 3y
Is not equal to means we set up an equation with not equal sign
23 - 3y <> 15
3y
23 decreased by 3y means we subtract
23 - 3y
Is not equal to means we set up an equation with not equal sign
23 - 3y <> 15