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(7x-3y)/(y-2x) = -(3/5). Find the value of x/y. ​
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(7x-3y)/(y-2x) = -(3/5).
Find the value of x/y. ​

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x / y = 12 / 29

Cross multiply to get
5(7x - 3y) = -3(y - 2x)
35x - 15y = -3y + 6x
35x - 6x = -3y + 15y
29x = 12y
x = 12y / 29
x/y = 12 / 29
User Incarnadine
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Answer:

x = 12 y y = 29x

29 12

Explanation:

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