Question

Find the value of y in the equation

Answer 1

We want to find y from the equation

`(3)/(y-2) =8`

Multiply each side by (y - 2).

`(y-2).( (3)/(y-2))) = 8(y-2)`
Note that (y-2) in the numerator and denominator cancel out on the left side.
Therefore
3 = 8(y - 2)
3 = 8y - 16
Add 16 to each side.
3 + 16 = 8y - 16 + 16
19 = 8y
Divideach side by 8.
19/8 = y

Answer:
`y= (19)/(8)`