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What is the solution to the equation?3y- 8/12=y/5

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Step-by-step explanation

We can find the solution to the expression below;


(3y-8)/(12)=(y)/(5)

Cross multiply


\begin{gathered} 5(3y-8)=12y \\ 15y-40=12y \\ 15y-12y=40 \\ 3y=40 \\ y=(40)/(3) \\ \\ \end{gathered}

Answer:


y=(40)/(3)

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