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What is the solution to the proportion?

3y−812 = y5

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Answer 1

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.