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Question
Solve the following equation: 8y = 3- 3y
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Solution
8y = 3- 3y
⇒ 18 - 3 = 3 - 3y - 3 (Substrating 3 from both sides)
⇒ 15 = - 3y
⇒ `15/-3 = (- 3"y")/-3` (Dividing by -3)
⇒ - 5 = y
∴ y = - 5
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