Question

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

Answer 1

y = 40/3

Explanation:

For greater clarity please write 3y-8/12 =y/5 as:

3y-8 y

-------- = ------

12 5

Cross-multiplying, we get:

15y - 40 = 12y

Combining the y terms yields 3y = 40, so that y = 40/3