SOLUTION: If R=5K then 15k=3y, then R=? I have no clue had to go about this.. what is this type of question called in math terms?

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Question 1134355: If R=5K then 15k=3y, then R=?
I have no clue had to go about this.. what is this type of question called in math terms?

Answer by Boreal(15235) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
Substitution
R=5K, and if 15K=3y, 5K=y so R=y
Transitive property of equality.
If A=B
and B=C
then A=C