Question

What is the solution to the proportion?

Answer 1

Please show the steps taken to get to the answer.

Answer 2

cross multiply
(3y-8) x (5) - (12) x (y)
15y - 40 - 12y = 0
collect like terms
3y - 40 = 0
3y = 40
y = 40/3

Answer 3

I found an easier way to remember how to cross multiply for you.
(3y - 8) x (5) = (12) x (y)

Answer 4

Oh wow, thank you so, so, so much for helping!

Answer 5

it's okay, glad I could help :)