5y-3y=18Subtract 3y from 5y.2y=18Divide each term by 2 and simplify.Tap for more steps…Divide each term in 2y=18 by 2.2y2=182Cancel the common factor of 2.Tap for more steps…Cancel the common factor.2y2=182Divide y by 1.y=182y=182Divide 18 by 2.y=9y=9 Solve for y 5y-3y=18 Solving MATH problems We can solve all math problems. Get help on the web or with our math app