Question

Two is subtracted from a number, and then the difference is multiplied by 5. The result is 30

Answer 1

y = 8

Explanation:

(y - 2) × 5 = 30

(y - 2) × 5 ÷ 5 = 30 ÷ 5

y - 2 = 6

y - 2 + 2 = 6 + 2

y = 8

Check

(8 - 2) × 5 = 30

6 × 5 = 30

Answer 2

8

Explanation:

8-2=6

6x5=30