Question

find the value of $y$ in the diagram below.
51
answer attempt 1 out of 2
$y = $
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Explanation:

Step1: Set up the equation

$5y + 12 = 51$

Step2: Isolate the variable term

$5y = 51 - 12$
$5y = 39$

Step3: Solve for y

$y = \frac{39}{5}$
$y = 7.8$

Answer:

$y=7.8$ or $y=\frac{39}{5}$