Question

Two more than the quotient of a number and 8 is equal to 7.

Use the variable y for the unknown number.

Answer 1

The number is 40

Explanation:

`\sf \text{Quotient of y and 8 = $(y)/(8)$}`

`\sf \text{Two more than $(y)/(8)$ = $(y)/(8)+2$}`

`\sf (y)/(8)+2=7\\\\\text{Subtract 2 from both sides}\\\\`

`(y)/(8)+2-2=7-2\\\\`

`(y)/(8)=5\\`

Now, multiply both sides by 8

`8*(y)/(8)=5*8\\`

y = 40