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OpenStudy (anonymous):

What is the solution of each proportion? 3y-8/12=y/5 Please explain in steps!

OpenStudy (jdoe0001):

cross-multiply, solve for "y"

OpenStudy (anonymous):

Thats not much help.

OpenStudy (anonymous):

I know alreadyt hat i need to solve for y and to start you need to multiply 5 to both sides. but it gets confusing when I bring it to the other side

OpenStudy (anonymous):

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OpenStudy (anonymous):

THanks!

OpenStudy (anonymous):

no prob!

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