Question

How is the sentence "8 less than y is 2" written as an equation?

A. 8-y = 2
B. y - 2 - 8
C. y - 8 - 2
D. y + 8 - 2

Answer 1

y - 8 = 2

thats how you would write it so idk i guess pick c because its the closest

"8 less than y" ==> y-8

"is 2" ==> =2

therefore y-8=2