SOLUTION: y/7=(y-5)/2 This kind of problem is difficult for me. Can someone take me step by step?

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Question 560685: y/7=(y-5)/2
This kind of problem is difficult for me. Can someone take me step by step?
Answer by jim_thompson5910(35256) About Me  (Show Source):
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y/7=(y-5)/2


2y=7(y-5)


2y=7y-35


2y-7y=-35


-5y=-35


y=(-35)/(-5)


y=7
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