3(x+y)=y If (x,y) is a solution to the equation above and y=0,what is the ratio x/y?

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3(x+y)=y
If (x,y) is a solution to the equation above and y=0,what is the ratio x/y?

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Answer:-2/3

Explanation:Give 3 to parenthesis.

3x+3y=y

Add like terms

3x=y-3y>>>3x=-2y

Get x alone By dividing 3 from both sides

X=-2/3y

Najada answered Aug 3, 2020

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