Question

X=5y how do you find y??

Answer 1

You can divide both sides by 5, then you would have the answer:
X/5 = y

Hope this helps! :)

Answer 2

Greetings!

In order to find the variable y, you must isolate it, using opposite operations.

$x=5y$
Divide both sides by 5.
$(x)/5=(5y)/5$
$\frac{x}{5}=y$
The Answer Is:
$y=\frac{x}{5}$

Hope this helps.
-Benjamin