Answer
y = -1/4
Step-by-step explanation:
Let the unknown variable be y
5 more than the product of a number and 8 equals to 3 can be expressed mathematically as
Recall, that the unknown variable is y
5 + (8 * y) = 3
Open the parenthesis
5 + 8y = 3
Substract 5 from both sides
5 - 5 + 8y = 3 - 5
8y = -2
y = -2/8
y = -1/4
