SOLUTION: 8y-3=17-2y

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Question 256605: 8y-3=17-2y
Found 2 solutions by richwmiller, Nieleya:
Answer by richwmiller(17219) About Me  (Show Source):
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add 2y
add 3
10y=20

Answer by Nieleya(22) About Me  (Show Source):
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8y-3=17-2y
8y = 17 +3 -2y
8y = 20 -2y
8y +2y = 20
10y = 20
y = 20/10
y = 2
Proof:
8y-3=17-2y
8(2) -3 = 17 -2(2)
16-3 = 17-4
13 = 13