Question

What is the value of y if 2/5=y/5

Answer 1

Y=2

Explanation:

For both sides to be equal, you have to have 2/5 on both sides.

Answer 2

2

Explanation:

2/5 = y/5

Cross multiply the equation to easily simplify out

2*5 = y*5

10 = 5y

Divide both sides but 5.

Therefore, 10/5 = 5y/5

y = 2