Question

Write and solve the equations. A number y is five less than thirteen.

Answer 1

We can follow the following steps to make an equation and solve it.

Step 1:

five less than 13 means we have to subtract 5 from 13

so it becomes 13-5

Step 2:

A number y is five less than thirteen.

Now in algebraic expressions, "is" stands for "="

So we have:

$y=13-5$

Step 3:

Solving the equation to find y.

$y=13-5$

Subtracting 5 from 13, we get :

y=8

Answer:

For the given equation the solution is y=8.