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Solve for y in the proportion

Solve for y in the proportion-example-1
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The The answer is y=4 :D
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Answer:

y=4

Explanation:

42/30 = (y+24)/20

Cross multiplying,

30*(y+24) = 42*20

30y + 30*24 = 840

30y + 720 = 840

Subtract 720,

30y + 720 - 720 = 840 - 720

30y = 120

Divide by 30,

y = 120/30 = 4

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