Question

What is the solution to the proportion? 3 y − 8/ 12 = y/ 5

Answer 1

y = 5/21

Explanation:

The solution can be found by solving the equation given.

3

y

−

8

12

=

y

5

3

y

+

y

5

=

2

3

15

y

+

y

5

=

2

3

16

y

5

=

2

3

y

=

2

3

∗

5

16

y

=

5

21