Steps to solve:
y - 5 = 3(y - 3)
~Distribute right side
y - 5 = 3y - 9
~Add 5 to both sides
y = 3y - 4
~Subtract 3y to both sides
-2y = -4
~Divide -2 to both sides
y = 2
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