Question

Solve for y.
r/3-2/y=s/5

Answer 1

y = 2 / (r/3 - s/5)

Explanation:

r/3 - 2/y = s/5

add 2/y to both sides

r/3 = s/5 + 2/y

Subtract s/5 from both sides

r/3 - s/5 = 2/y

multiply both sides by y

y(r/3 - s/5) = 2

Divide both sides by r/3 - s/5

y = 2 / (r/3 - s/5)