Question

I need this ASAP please

Answer 1

The answer to this question is D) 1/2.

How to solve this:

Step 1: Cross-multiply.

12y-1/2 = 9y+8/5

(12y - 1) * (5) = (9y + 8) * (2)

60y - 5 = 18y + 16

Step 2: Subtract 18y from both sides.

60y - 5 - 18y = 18y + 16 -18y

42y − 5 = 16

Step 3: Add 5 to both sides.

42y - 5 + 5 = 16 + 5

42y = 21

Step 4: Divide both sides by 42.

42y/42 = 21/42

y = 1/2

Answer 2

y = 1/2

Explanation:

(12y-1)/2 = (9y+8)/5

5 (12y-1) = 2 (9y+8)

60y - 5 = 18y + 16

60y - 18y = 16 + 5

42y = 21

y = 21/42

y = 1/2

y = 0.5