Question

If 12 is taken away from five times y, you get 40.​

Answer 1

Answer:

y= 10.4

Step-by-step explanation:

Given,

if 12 is taken away from 5 times y = 40

=> 5y - 12=40

=> 5y = 40 +12

=> y = 52/5

=> y = 10.4

So, answer is 10.4

Answer 2

Answer:

5y–12=40

Step-by-step explanation

5y =40 +12

5y =52

y= 52÷5

y=10.4