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how do you solve the equation 3y/5=3y-4

 Oct 10, 2014

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3y/5=3y-4       multiply both sides by 5

3y =5(3y-4)    simplify

3y = 15y - 20   subtract 15y from both sides

-12y = -20       divide both sides by -12

y = -20/-12  = 20/12 = 5/3

 

 Oct 10, 2014
 #1
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+5
Best Answer

3y/5=3y-4       multiply both sides by 5

3y =5(3y-4)    simplify

3y = 15y - 20   subtract 15y from both sides

-12y = -20       divide both sides by -12

y = -20/-12  = 20/12 = 5/3

 

CPhill Oct 10, 2014

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