Question

Solve for y.
8, equals, start fraction, y, divided by, 5, end fraction
8=
5
y
​

Answer 1

To solve the equation

\[
8 = \frac{y}{5}
\]

you can isolate \(y\) by multiplying both sides by 5. Here are the steps:

1. Start with the equation:

\[
8 = \frac{y}{5}
\]

2. Multiply both sides by 5:

\[
8 \times 5 = y
\]

3. Calculate the left side:

\[
40 = y
\]

So, the solution is

\[
y = 40.
\]