Question

A 20−pound bag of sugar costs (y + 3) dollars while a 10−pound package costs (y − 3) dollars. If the price per pound of sugar is the same for both packages, the equation below can be used to solve for y.


y+3/20 = y-3/10



What is the value, in dollars, of y?

Answer 1

We have
\[\frac{y+3}{20}=\frac{y-3}{10}\]
multiply both sides by 20, can you do it @rebecca1233 ?

Answer 2

which side 10*20?

Answer 3

\[20\times \frac{y+3}{20}=\frac{y-3}{10}\times 20\]

Answer 4

could you simplify this?

Answer 5

oh alright, give me a sec (:

Answer 6

i think so

Answer 7

cool :)

Answer 8

i got 9 am i correct :)

Answer 9

yes, good work:D
did you understand?

Answer 10

yes :)