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Solve the equation.

Start Fraction y minus 5 over 3 End Fraction= 1
A. –2
B. 8
C. 18
D. 6

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  1. (y-5)/3 = 1
    Multiply both sides by 3

    y - 5 = 3
    y = 8

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