Question

How do you solve `\frac { y } { 5} - 6= - 2`?

Answer 1

`y = 20`

Explanation:

`y/5 - 6 = -2`

To solve for the variable `y`, we have to make it by itself. To do so, first add `color(blue)6` to both sides of the equation:
`y/5 - 6 quadcolor(blue)(+quad6) = -2 quadcolor(blue)(+quad6)`

`y/5 = 4`

Now multiply both sides by `color(blue)5`:
`y/5 quadcolor(blue)(*quad5) = 4 quadcolor(blue)(*quad5)`

Therefore,
`y = 20`

Hope this helps!