SOLUTION: I need a solution to this absolute value problem: |5y+3| = |8y-8| Thanks

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Question 42809: I need a solution to this absolute value problem:
|5y+3| = |8y-8|
Thanks

Answer by Nate(3500)   (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
|5y+3| = |8y-8|
5y + 3 = 8y - 8
11 = 3y
3.6667 = y = 11/3
also
5y + 3 = -8y + 8
-5 = -13y
0.3846 = y = 5/13

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