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To solve an abs value equation, solve two equations.
y-5 > 3 and -(y-5) > 3
y-5 >3
y > 8
-(y-5) > 3 (when you divide both sides of an inequality by a negative number, flip the sign.)
y-5 < -3
y < 2
The solution is y<2, y>8
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