solve step by step 2/3y=12

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2/3y=12

Divide both sides of the equation by 2/3

y = 12/(2/3)
y = 12 * (3/2)
y - 36/2
y = 18
Multiply each side by the reciprocal 3/2 (3/2 times 2/3 equals 1 leaving y). 12/1 * 3/2, so y=18