SOLUTION: Hi, how can I solve problems that have variables in both sides? for example 25y/36 = 33/2y

Question 104008: Hi,
how can I solve problems that have variables in both sides?
for example 25y/36 = 33/2y

Found 2 solutions by stanbon, edjones:
Answer by stanbon(75887) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
25y/36 = 33/2y
Cross-multiply to get:
50y^2 = 36*33
y^2 =[36*33/50]
y = (6/5)sqrt[33/2]
y = (3/5)sqrt[66]
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Cheers,
Stan H.

Answer by edjones(8007) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
25y/36 = 33/2y
1st get rid of the fractions!!!
Multiply both sides times 36y
25y^2=594
divide both sides by 25
y^2=594/25
,
Ed
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