Question

Cross-Multiply!
8 over 11 = 3 over 2y
i got
19y=33
@mathmale

Answer 1

Again i'd make a point of writing the equation of ratios as fractions, using ---- instead of /:\[\frac{ 8 }{ 11 }=\frac{ 3 }{ 2y }\] because it's easier to see what's happening when the equation is written in this manner.

Cross multiply. Solve for y.

Answer 2

19y=33 ..thats where im stuck

Answer 3

You can divide both sides of the equation by 19, to isolate y, and then you'll have your answer. No need to go any further. Just leave your answer as "y = whatever."

Answer 4

However, Taylor, you may want to go back and check your multiplication. What is 8(2y)?

Answer 5

omg... 16y=33

Answer 6

correct....now divide both sides by 16

Answer 7

Yes, and when you've done that, and have a fraction on the right side as the value of y, stop. You're done!

Answer 8

2.06 is what i got. that is one of the answers on my wksht

Answer 9

*isnt one of the answers

Answer 10

is 33/16 one of the answers

Answer 11

that's because there's no need to divide. As I've suggested, leave your answer as a fraction, like this:

y = a/b

Answer 12

or 2 1/16

Answer 13

It's actually better that you DON'T divide, because you'd have to round off your answer (as you have, to 2.06) otherwise.

Answer 14

In order from best answer to poorest: y=33/16, y=33 1/16, y= 2.06

Answer 15

or y = 2 1/16

Answer 16

33/16 is an answer

Answer 17

@texaschic101: Thanks for the correction: How embarrassing!

Answer 18

good job explaining mathmale

Answer 19

Taylor: go for it.

Answer 20

thanks for your help!

Answer 21

thats what we are here for :)