SOLUTION: what is the ratio of x to y if ((2x-3y)/4))=((3x-2y)/5). Please show me step by step.

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Question 601475: what is the ratio of x to y if ((2x-3y)/4))=((3x-2y)/5). Please show me step by step.
Answer by stanbon(75887) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
what is the ratio of x to y if ((2x-3y)/4))=((3x-2y)/5).
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Cross-multiply:
10x-15y = 12x-8y
2x = -7y
x/y = -7/2
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Cheers,
Stan H.