SOLUTION: Five decreased by eight is four times y

Question 343007: Five decreased by eight is four times y
Answer by nyc_function(2741) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
I guess you would like to translate this into math terms.

The words "Five decreased by eight" is written 8 - 5.

The words "is four times y" is written 4y.

Putting all together we get 8 - 5 = 4y.

Do you need to solve for y?

If so, here it is:

8 - 5 = 4y

4 = 4y

4/4 = y

1 = y

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