Question

1 multiple choice 1 point what should go in the blank box?
\\(\frac{y}{5} + 2 = 18\\)
\\(\frac{y}{5} = \square\\) subtract 2 from both sides
\\(y = 80\\) multiply both sides by 5
\\(\circ\\) 20
\\(\circ\\) 16
\\(\circ\\) 5
\\(\circ\\) 91

Explanation:

Step1: Subtract 2 from both sides

$\frac{y}{5} = 18 - 2$

Step2: Calculate the right-hand side

$\frac{y}{5} = 16$

Answer:

B. 16