Question

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

Answer 1

y=5

divide 40 by 8

times 5 by 8 to check your solution

Answer 2

see explanation

Explanation:

40 = 8y ( isolate y by dividing both sides by 8 )

5 = y

As a check

substitute y into the right side of the equation and if both sides are equal then it is the solution.

right side = 8y = 8 × 5 = 40 = left side

since both sides are equal then y = 5 is the solution to the equation