SOLUTION: 3(y − 5) − 8y = 6

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Question 384187: 3(y − 5) − 8y = 6
Found 2 solutions by rfer, ewatrrr:
Answer by rfer(16322) About Me  (Show Source):
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3y-15-8y=6
-5y=21
y=-4.2

Answer by ewatrrr(24785) About Me  (Show Source):
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Hi,         

solving for y

3(y − 5) − 8y = 6

3y - 15 - 8y = 6

     -21 = 5y

      y = -21/5