Question 343007
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