Question

Simplify the equation 40-5y/20

Answer 1

`2 - (y)/(4)`

Explanation:

Given equation:

`(40 - 5y)/(20)`

Problem;

Simplify the equation;

Solution:

`(40 - 5y)/(20)` can be expressed as;

=
`(40)/(20)` -
`(5y)/(20)`

dividing by 20 gives;

= 2 -
`(y)/(4)`

The equation simplified is;

=
`2 - (y)/(4)`