Question

Y -5 out of four equals seven

Answer 1

To solve the equation \( Y - \frac{5}{4} = 7 \), follow these steps:

1. Start with the equation:
\[
Y - \frac{5}{4} = 7
\]

2. Add \(\frac{5}{4}\) to both sides to isolate \( Y \):
\[
Y = 7 + \frac{5}{4}
\]

3. Convert 7 to a fraction with a denominator of 4:
\[
7 = \frac{28}{4}
\]

4. Now, add the fractions:
\[
Y = \frac{28}{4} + \frac{5}{4} = \frac{28 + 5}{4} = \frac{33}{4}
\]

Thus, the solution is:
\[
Y = \frac{33}{4}
\] or \( Y = 8.25 \) in decimal form.