Question

Explain how to solve the equation and how to check the solution. 40 = 8y

Answer 1

answer:  $y = 5$

work:

$40 = 8y$  | divde by 8 on both sides.

$\frac{40}{8} = \frac{8y}{8}$ <== should look like this when dividing

$5 = y$  | final answer.

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Answer 2

To solve:

40 = 8y  Divide both sides by 8.

Final Answer: 5

To check:

Multiply 8x5 to see if you get 40.

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