Question

If each letter represents a different nonzero digit,what must Y be?

Answer 1

Answer:

D

Step-by-step explanation:

With only 4 options, I substituted the possible numbers for Y. When substituting Y for 8, the right hand column wrote:

8 - Z = 4

Another way to think of this is 8 - 4 = 4.

When using 8, Z must equal 4.

Take this information to the left hand column.

8 - Z = Z

We know Z equals 4 so plug this information in. Is it correct?

8 - 4 = 4

This is correct.

Therefore, the answer is 8, or D.