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Determine the value of y in the proportion 6y−10/5+7y =1/2 . Select one: A. 2 B. 5 C. 7 D. 10

Determine the value of y in the proportion 6y−10/5+7y =1/2 . Select one: A. 2 B. 5 C. 7 D. 10
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Determine the value of y in the proportion 6y−10/5+7y =1/2 .

Select one:
A. 2
B. 5
C. 7
D. 10

User Riah
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Answer:

B. 5

Explanation:

Cross multiply:


(6y-10)/(5+7y) = (1)/(2)


5+7y = 12y -20


y = 5

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