SOLUTION: how do you solve (3/5y) = 9

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Question 247850: how do you solve (3/5y) = 9
Answer by checkley77(12844) About Me  (Show Source):
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(3/5y) = 9
3y/5=9 cross multiply
3y=5*9
3y=45
y=45/3
y=15 ans.
Proof:
3/5*15=9
3*15/5=9
45/5=9
9=9