Question

If x + 3 / 3 = y + 2 / 2 then x/3 = ???

These are set as proportions please help me i’ve been stuck for hours :(

Answer 1

well split the 1st fraction

(x +3)/3 = x/3 + 3/3 = x/3 + 1

now look at the right... same thing

(y + 2)/2 = y/2 + 2/2 = y/2 + 1

now simplify it.

Answer 2

Would i simplify it as if i'm solving a proportion?

Answer 3

well the problem becomes

x/3 + 1 = y/2 + 1

subtract 1 from both sides of the equation and you have a solution

Answer 4

Thank you so much!