SOLUTION: I am trying to solve the equation 8=3y-5 but don't know how to solve it. I have tried addition principle. I have also tried shifting to the left and changing signs. I can not ge

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Question 540327: I am trying to solve the equation 8=3y-5 but don't know how to solve it. I have tried addition principle. I have also tried shifting to the left and changing signs. I can not get it to make sense.
Answer by rfer(16322) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
8+5=3y
13=3y
4 1/3=y