7. Solve this equation for y: 7y=12x

(1 point)
Responses

y=127x
y is equal to 12 sevenths x

y=712x
y is equal to 7 over 12 x

y=12x−7
y is equal to 12 x minus 7

y=12x+7

1 answer

To solve the equation \( 7y = 12x \) for \( y \), you need to isolate \( y \).

Start by dividing both sides of the equation by 7:

\[ y = \frac{12x}{7} \]

Therefore, the correct response is:

y is equal to 12 sevenths x.