8(y-1)=5y-17

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Solution for 8(y-1)=5y-17 equation:


8(y-1)=5y-17

We simplify the equation to the form, which is simple to understand 
8(y-1)=5y-17

Reorder the terms in parentheses
+(+8y-8)=5y-17

Remove unnecessary parentheses
+8y-8=+5y-17

We move all terms containing y to the left and all other terms to the right. 
+8y-5y=-17+8

We simplify left and right side of the equation. 
+3y=-9

We divide both sides of the equation by 3 to get y. 
y=-3

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