5y-8=40

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Solution for 5y-8=40 equation: 


Simplifying
5y + -8 = 40

Reorder the terms:
-8 + 5y = 40

Solving
-8 + 5y = 40

Solving for variable 'y'.

Move all terms containing y to the left, all other terms to the right.

Add '8' to each side of the equation.
-8 + 8 + 5y = 40 + 8

Combine like terms: -8 + 8 = 0
0 + 5y = 40 + 8
5y = 40 + 8

Combine like terms: 40 + 8 = 48
5y = 48

Divide each side by '5'.
y = 9.6

Simplifying
y = 9.6

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