Question

What is the value of y in (1/2)x + 3 = (1/3)y - 2 if x = 28/3?

Answer 1

y = 29

Explanation:

x/2 + 3 = y/3 - 2

28/3 ÷ 2 = 14/3

14/3 + 9/3 = y/3 - 6/3

23/3 + 6/3 = y/3

29/3 = y/3 ∴ y = 29