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Question
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What is the solution to the proportion?
3y−812 = y5
(2 points)
To solve the proportion 3y - 8/12 = y/5, we can cross multiply:
(3y - 8) * 5 = 12y
15y - 40 = 12y
Subtract 12y from both sides:
15y - 12y - 40 = 0
3y - 40 = 0
Add 40 to both sides:
3y = 40
Divide both sides by 3:
y = 40/3
So the solution to the proportion is y = 40/3.