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If 2x/2y= 16, what is x-y

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Answer:

15

Explanation:

2x/2y = 16

First, we can cancel out the 2s as there is one on the numerator and another on the denominator.

x/y = 16

To make it fraction form, we know that 16 = 16/1.

x/y = 16/1

We then get x and y.

x = 16

y = 1

x - y = 15

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