SOLUTION: i do not know how to do this problem and it is on my homework it is y over 3= 5 it is solving equations thank you very much for ur help

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Question 31710: i do not know how to do this problem and it is on my homework it is y over 3= 5 it is solving equations
thank you very much for ur help

Answer by Cintchr(481) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
+y%2F3+=+5+
get rid of the 3 by multiplying both sides by 3/1
+%28y%2F3%29%283%2F1%29+=+%285%2F1%29%283%2F1%29+
+y+=+15+
15 divided by 3 equals 5