What is the value of G in the equation G/5-13=42?

Answer 1

g=11

Answer 2

Johnny is wrong.

(G/5) - 13 = 42

Add 13 to both sides of the equation.

G/5 = 55

Multiply by 5

G = 275

Check:

(275/5) - 13 = 42

Answer 3

If you read the problem differently --

G / (5-13) = 42
G/-8 = 42
G = -336