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8 + 5y = 38 how to solve and check
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8 + 5y = 38 how to solve and check

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Subtract 8 from both sides
5y=30

Divide both sides by 5
y=6

Check by plugging in to original equation
8+5(6)=38
8+30=38
True

Final answer: y=6
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