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Solve for yyy. \dfrac{6}{11} = \dfrac{y}{3} 11 6 ​ = 3 y ​

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6/11 = y/3

Multiply both sides by 3.

6/11 × 3 = y

Express 6/11 × 3 as a single fraction.

6 × 3/ 11 = y

Multiply 6 and 3 to get 18.

18/11 = y

Swap the sides so that all the terms of the variables are on the left side.

y = 18/11

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