Question

Solve proportion solve for y 4/12=y/9

Answer 1

y = 3

Explanation:

4/12 = y/9

=> 4(9) = 12y

=> 36 = 12y

=> 12y = 36

=> y = 36/12

=> y = 3

Answer 2

Explanation:

Let's solve your equation step-by-step.

y4

12

=

y

9

1

12

y4=

1

9

y

Step 1: Subtract 1/9y from both sides.

1

12

y4−

1

9

y=

1

9

y−

1

9

y

1

12

y4+

−1

9

y=0

Step 2: Factor left side of equation.

y(0.083333y3−0.111111)=0

Step 3: Set factors equal to 0.

y=0 or 0.083333y3−0.111111=0

y=0 or y=1.100642

Answer:

y=0 or y=1.100642