Question

Solve the equation. Check each solution. Select the correct choice below and, if necessary, fill in the answer box to complete your choice. A. The solution is y= _____. B. There are infinitely many solutions. C. There is no solution.

Answer 1

Given:

`(y)/(5)+(y)/(3)=8`

Step by step solution:

We need to comment on the number of solutions of the equation:

`\begin{gathered} (y)/(5)+(y)/(3)=8 \\ \\ \frac{3y\text{ + 5y}}{15}=8 \\ \\ (8y)=8(15) \\ \\ y=15 \end{gathered}`

From here we can say that y will have only one solution, which is equal to y = 15.