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What is the variable equal to y8=40

User Fishsticks
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Answer:

5

Explanation:

We need to isolate the variable, aka make y on one side. So, if we divide 8 on both sides, it will be

y8=40

y8/8=40/8

y=5

User Gfmoore
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y8=40
You can divide 40 by 8 and you get 5. y=5
User Frank J
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