Question

Solve each equation: 5y-8=3y+12

Answer 1

Steps if you need to understand better:

Answer 2

Answer:

y = 10

Step-by-step explanation:

Isolate the variable, y. Note the equal sign, what you do to one side, you do to the other. Do the opposite of PEMDAS.

First, add 8 & subtract 3y from both sides:

5y (-3y) - 8 (+8) = 3y (-3y) + 12 (+8)

5y - 3y = 12 + 8

2y = 20

Next, isolate the y. Divide 2 from both sides:

(2y)/2 = (20)/2

y = 20/2

y = 10

y = 10 is your answer.

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