To solve the proportion, we cross-multiply:
12(y) = (3y - 8)(5)
Expanding the right side:
12y = 15y - 40
Move all the y terms to the left side:
15y - 12y = 40
3y = 40
Divide both sides by 3 to solve for y:
y = 40/3
Therefore, the solution to the proportion is y = 40/3 (or 13.33).
What is the solution to the proportion? (3y−8)/12 = y/5
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