Question

What value of y makes the equation true? -7/12=y/-36

A.) -28
B.) -21
C.) 21
D.) 28

Answer 1

Hello,

Solving:


`( - 7)/(12) = (y)/( - 36) \\ ( - 7 * ( - 36))/(12) = y \\ - 7 * ( - 36) = 12y \\ 252 = 12y \\ 12y = 252 \: \: \: | / 12 \\ \\ y = 21 \: \: \: \: \: \: \: \: \: \: \: \: result`

Answer: C, 21

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