8y - 3y + 7 = 87 what is the answer to this problem?

The answer is y=16

You must first combine like terms (8y-3y = 5y)

Then you must subtract 7 on both sides to cancel out the 7

You are left with 5y=80

Divide 5 by both sides to get you answer 80/5 = 16 so y=16

5y+7=87

5y=87-7

5y=80

Y=80/5

Y = 16