SOLUTION: how do i do this math problem ? 3(y+5)=8y

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Question 637856: how do i do this math problem ?
3(y+5)=8y
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  • This is an equation! Solutions: y=3.
  • Graphical form: Equation was fully solved.
  • Text form: 3*(y+5)=8y simplifies to 0=0
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DETAILED EXPLANATION

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Moved these terms to the left highlight_green%28+-8%2Ay+%29
It becomes .
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Expanded term 3 by using associative property on %28y%2B5%29
It becomes .
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Multiplied numerator integers
It becomes .
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Moved 15 to the right of expression
It becomes .
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Eliminated similar terms highlight_red%28+3%2Ay+%29,highlight_red%28+-8%2Ay+%29 replacing them with highlight_green%28+%283-8%29%2Ay+%29
It becomes .
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Added fractions or integers together
It becomes .
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Removed extra sign in front of -5
It becomes .
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Remove unneeded parentheses around factor highlight_red%28+5+%29
It becomes .
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Solved linear equation highlight_red%28+-5%2Ay%2B15=0+%29 equivalent to -5*y+15 =0
It becomes .
Result:
This is an equation! Solutions: y=3.

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