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Solve for y. 7y - 4 = 3y - 8

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7y - 4 = 3y - 8

Subtract 3y from both sides:
4y - 4 = -8

Add 4 to both sides:
4y = -4

Divide by 4:
y = -1

Check: 7(-1) - 4 = -7 - 4 = -11 and 3(-1) - 8 = -3 - 8 = -11. So y = -1.