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(2y-1)/(15) =(y)/(10)

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Answer:

y = 2

Explanation:

Given


(2y-1)/(15) =
(y)/(10) ( cross- multiply )

10(2y - 1) = 15y ← distribute left side

20y - 10 = 15y ( subtract 15y from both sides )

5y - 10 = 0 ( add 10 to both sides )

5y = 10 ( divide both sides by 5 )

y = 2

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