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5y - 8 = 3y + 12 someone explain pls im slow

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Answer:

y=10

Explanation:


5y - 3y = 12 + 8 \\ 2y = 20 \\ y = (20)/(2) \\ y = 10

User Michael Pell
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Answer:

y=10

Explanation:

5y-8=3y+12

=2y-8+12 (you subtract 3y on both sides)

=2y=20 (add 8 on both sides)

y= 10 (bc 2x10=20)

User Lira
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