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Solution to 5y\9-y\9 is equal to 8\9?​

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Answer:


y = 2

Explanation:

1) Simplify 5y/9 - y/9 to 4y/9.


(4y)/(9) = (8)/(9)

2) Multiply both sides by 9.


4y = (8)/(9) * 9

3) Cancle 9.


4y = 8

4) Divide both sides by 4.


y = (8)/(4)

4) Simplify 8/4 to 2.


y = 2

Hence, the answer is y = 2.

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