SOLUTION: Five less than a number y equal 20.

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Question 404090: Five less than a number y equal 20.
Answer by Algebra2you(12) About Me  (Show Source):
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Let's write an algebraic expression using y, and then let's solve for y. Remember, 5 less than y converts to minus 5. In other words, the order is reversed.
y-5=20
+5 +5 Add 5 to both sides to isolate the y.
y=15
So your answer is 15!