Question

Solve the equation 4/8y=8/3 for y

Answer 1

`y = (16)/(3)`

Explanation:

In order to solve for y, you need to isolate the y in the equation. Thus, to get rid of the
`(4)/(8)` multiplied by the y, multiply both sides by the reciprocal,
`(8)/(4)`. Then, reduce the fraction.

`(4)/(8) y = (8)/(3) \\((8)/(4) )(4)/(8) y = (8)/(3) ((8)/(4))\\y = (64)/(12) \\y = (16)/(3)`

Thus,
`y = (16)/(3)`.