Question

The sum of 5 is equal to 8 less than 6 times y

Answer 1

Given data: The sum of 5 is equal to 8 less than 6 times y

Let us convert algebraic expression into equation.

5 = 6 × y – 8

⇒ 5 = 6y – 8

⇒ 5 + 8 = 6y (Add 8 on both sides to equal the expression)

⇒ 13 = 6y

⇒
`(13)/(6)=y` (Divide 6 on both sides to equal the expression)

⇒ y = 2.166

Hence the answer is 2.166.