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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