Question

A number y is divided by 6 and as a result diminishes
by 40. What is the value of y?
al 48 b] 46 c] 84 d] 523​

Answer 1

Step-by-step explanation:

let y be the number

given y/6 = y-40

y = 6(y-40)

y = 6y -240

y-6y = -240

-5y = -240

y = -240/-5

y = 48