SOLUTION: 16/3y = 12/5 The slash is a fraction symbol.

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Question 143903: 16/3y = 12/5
The slash is a fraction symbol.
Answer by checkley77(12844) About Me  (Show Source):
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16/3y=12/5
IF THIS IS 16/(3Y)=12/5 THEN:
12*3Y=16*5
36Y=80
Y=80/36
Y=20/9 ANSWER.
HOWEVER, IF THIS IS 16Y/3=12/5 THEN:
16Y*5=3*12
80Y=36
Y=36/80
Y=9/20 ANSWER.