SOLUTION: I need help with a question, Find the value of y in the equation 3 ---- =8 y-2 I think the answer is y= 1 5/8 Am I right, Can someone please let me know?

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Question 6371: I need help with a question, Find the value of y in the equation
3
---- =8
y-2

I think the answer is y= 1 5/8
Am I right, Can someone please let me know?

Answer by minerva(22) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
well i cant undferdtand ur question clearly ,do u mean,
3/y-2=8 because then the answer is
3=8(y-2)
3=8y-16
(3+16)/8=y
19/8=y
y=2.375