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Question
Solve the following equation: 3y – 8 = 13
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Solution
3y – 8 = 13
⇒ 3y - 8 + 8 = 13 + 8 ...(Adding 8 to both sides)
⇒ 3y = 21
⇒ `"3y"/3 = 21/3` ....(Dividing by 3)
∴ y = 7
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