Answer:
4.5
Step-by-step explanation:
In order to solve this you want to isolate the variable, by doing the inverse operation.
[tex]\frac{8y}{8} = \frac{36}{8}[/tex]
Why is it division? 8y means 8*y so the inverse or opposite of multiplication is division.
Now you have
[tex]y = \frac{36}{8}[/tex]
because the 8's cancel out.
36/8 = 4.5
You dont always have to simplify it, but you can if you choose to or if your teacher wants you to.
