Question

solve the equation \\(\frac{1}{5}y + 8 = 6\\). what is the value of \\(y\\)? \\(y = \\)?

Explanation:

Step1: Subtract 8 from both sides

$\frac{1}{5}y + 8 - 8 = 6 - 8$
$\frac{1}{5}y = -2$

Step2: Multiply both sides by 5

$5\times\frac{1}{5}y = -2\times5$
$y = -10$

Answer:

-10