How do you solve #\frac{5}{6} = \frac{y}{2}#?
1 Answer
Mar 13, 2018
Explanation:
#"multiply both sides by the "color(blue)"lowest common multiple"#
#"of 6 and 2 which is 6"#
#cancel(6)xx5/cancel(6)=cancel(6)^3xxy/cancel(2)^1#
#rArr3y=5#
#"divide both sides by 3"#
#(cancel(3) y)/cancel(3)=5/3#
#rArry=5/3#
#color(blue)"As a check"#
#"right side "=(5/3)/2=5/3xx1/2=5/6=" left side"#
#rArry=5/3" is the solution"#
