Given data: The sum of 5 is equal to 8 less than 6 times y
Let us convert algebraic expression into equation.
5 = 6 × y – 8
⇒ 5 = 6y – 8
⇒ 5 + 8 = 6y (Add 8 on both sides to equal the expression)
⇒ 13 = 6y
⇒[tex]\frac{13}{6}=y[/tex] (Divide 6 on both sides to equal the expression)
⇒ y = 2.166
Hence the answer is 2.166.
