Question

4.2 = 16.7 - 5y solve for y

Answer 1

y = 2.5

Explanation:

`4.2 =16.7-5y`

Subtract 16.7 from both sides of the equation you get:

`-12.5=-5y`

Divide by -5:

`2.5=y`

Hope this answers your question :)

Answer 2

y = 2.5

Explanation:

To double check this, you can do 5 times (2.5), then do 16.7 minus that answer so you do, 16.7- 12.5 which does indeed equal 4.2