Question

What value of y makes the equation true?

-7/12 = y/-36
A -21
B 28
C -28
D 21

Answer 1

D

Explanation:

Given

`(-7)/(12)` =
`(y)/(-36)` ( cross- multiply )

12y = 252 ( divide both sides by 12 )

y = 21 → D

Answer 2

D) 21

Explanation:

y= -7/12× -36

or, y= -7×-3

or, y= 21