The ratio 5x +2 : y - 2 is equal to 6:5. Express y in terms of x .

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Jankeesvw · Answer 1 · 2024-03-23T10:10:53+0000

Answer:

y =
(25x+22)/(6)

Explanation:

express the ratios in fractional form

(5x+2)/(y-2) =
(6)/(5) ( cross- multiply )

6(y - 2) = 5(5x + 2) ← distribute parenthesis on both sides

6y - 12 = 25x + 10 ( add 12 to both sides )

6y = 25x + 22 ( divide both sides by 6 )

y =
(25x+22)/(6)