Multiply by 8: To solve for y, we need to isolate y on one side of the equation. We can do this by multiplying both sides of the equation by 8.(8y)×8=5×8
Simplify both sides: Now, we simplify both sides of the equation. On the left side, the 8 in the numerator and the 8 in the denominator cancel each other out, leaving us with y. On the right side, we multiply 5 by 8.y=40
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