Question

does anyone know how to solve this: x/a = y/b does anyone know how to solve this: x/a = y/b @Mathematics

Answer 1

what are you solving for here?

Answer 2

One equation, four variables!!!!! not possible..........

Answer 3

again, the "x"

Answer 4

You can express one variable in terms of the other, but you can't "solve" it because that would mean saying something like "x = some number", "y = some number", etc... there is not enough info to solve, is what I'm saying. :)

Answer 5

x/a = y/b
x = ay/b

Answer 6

x=ay/b

Answer 7

directions say: "solve each equation for x"

Answer 8

Hakriat, it is VERY possible :)

Answer 9

hahaah ^

Answer 10

Well, it's possible. Anything in math is possible, if not then there is NO solution :)

Answer 11

LOL! trueee.

Answer 12

:)

Answer 13

@enazukanovic

Study harder for your maths exam.........☺

Answer 14

Thanks MATH teacher!