Question

If 2x/2y= 16, what is x-y

Answer 1

15

Explanation:

2x/2y = 16

First, we can cancel out the 2s as there is one on the numerator and another on the denominator.

x/y = 16

To make it fraction form, we know that 16 = 16/1.

x/y = 16/1

We then get x and y.

x = 16

y = 1

x - y = 15