SOLUTION: Solve this proportion: 2/7 = 5/y Please I need help right now, this is homework and it is due tomorrow!

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Question 216336: Solve this proportion:
2/7 = 5/y
Please I need help right now, this is homework and it is due tomorrow!
Answer by rfer(16322) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
cross multiply
2/7=5/y
2y=35
y=17.5