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2/3 ÷ y =1/3?
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User Brittney
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Answer:

the answer should be one third 1/3

User DrYap
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Answer:

y = 2

Explanation:


\sf( (2)/(3) )/(y) = (1)/(3) \\

To remove y, multiply both sides by y.


\sf (2)/(3) = (1)/(3) * y \\ \\ \sf (2)/(3) = (y)/(3) \: \: \: \: \: \: \: \:

Use cross multiplication.


\sf2 * 3 = 3 * y \\ \sf 6 = 3y

Divide both sides by 3.


\sf2 = y

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