5y-8=72

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Solution for 5y-8=72 equation: 


Simplifying
5y + -8 = 72

Reorder the terms:
-8 + 5y = 72

Solving
-8 + 5y = 72

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 = 72 + 8

Combine like terms: -8 + 8 = 0
0 + 5y = 72 + 8
5y = 72 + 8

Combine like terms: 72 + 8 = 80
5y = 80

Divide each side by '5'.
y = 16

Simplifying
y = 16

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