Question 212637

Start by distributing the negative.
8y-5y-2=16

Then combine like terms.
3y-2=16

Keep y terms on the left side and move non y terms to the right side by adding 2 to both sides of the equation.
3y-2+2=16+2

Combine like terms.
3y=18

Divide both sides by 3.
y=6