Question 581837
{{{8y-3=5(y-1)+3y}}} Start with the given equation.



{{{8y-3=5y-5+3y}}} Distribute.



{{{8y-3=8y-5}}} Combine like terms on the right side.



{{{8y=8y-5+3}}} Add {{{3}}} to both sides.



{{{8y-8y=-5+3}}} Subtract {{{8y}}} from both sides.



{{{0y=-5+3}}} Combine like terms on the left side.



{{{0y=-2}}} Combine like terms on the right side.



{{{0=-2}}} Simplify.



Since this equation is <font size=4><b>NEVER</b></font> true for any value of y, this means that there are no solutions.