SOLUTION: Solve: 8 + 5y = 7y.

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Question 303655: Solve: 8 + 5y = 7y.
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8%2B5y=7y Start with the given equation.



5y=7y-8 Subtract 8 from both sides.



5y-7y=-8 Subtract 7y from both sides.



-2y=-8 Combine like terms on the left side.



y=%28-8%29%2F%28-2%29 Divide both sides by -2 to isolate y.



y=4 Reduce.



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Answer:

So the solution is y=4