Math

QuestionSolve for yy in the equation 40=5y840=5y-8.

Studdy Solution

STEP 1

Assumptions1. The equation is 40=5y840=5y-8 . We need to solve for yy

STEP 2

We start by isolating the term with yy on one side of the equation. We can do this by adding 88 to both sides of the equation.
40+8=5y8+840+8=5y-8+8

STEP 3

implify both sides of the equation.
48=5y48=5y

STEP 4

Now, we need to isolate yy. We can do this by dividing both sides of the equation by $$.
48=y\frac{48}{}=y

STEP 5

implify the right side of the equation to find the value of yy.
y=485=9.y=\frac{48}{5} =9.So, the solution to the equation 40=5y840=5y-8 is y=9.y=9..

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