Subtract 5 and 8y from both sides of the equation. now you will have -2y = 6. divide both sides by -2 to get the answer. y=-3
b*1/b = 1.
On the left hand side of the equation bar, click where it says "scientific" and scroll down till you see "fractions"
1 foot = 12 inches
50 feet * 12 inches/1foot = 600 inches
