Question

Write an equation and solve. A number y divided by 5.5 is equal to 86

Answer 1

y is divided by 5.5 and is equal to 86, so:

$\frac{y}{5.5}=86$

Solve for y:

Multiply both sides by 5.5:

$\begin{gathered} y=86\cdot5.5 \\ y=473 \end{gathered}$