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Question 28661: could u solve this equation for me 5(y-3)=y+1
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5(y-3)=y+1

Use the distribution property, first, then solve.
5y - 3(5) = y + 1
5y - 15 = y + 1
4y - 15 = 1
4y = 16
y = 4