SOLUTION: Solve for y: 5=3y-2x/3y Both the 3y and -2x are over 3y Thanks!!

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Question 652275: Solve for y:
5=3y-2x/3y
Both the 3y and -2x are over 3y
Thanks!!
Answer by Shana-D77(132) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
5 = (3y - 2x)/3y
Always multiply both sides by the denominator to get rid of the horrible fraction.
15y = 3y - 2x
12y = -2x (subtracted 3y from both sides)
y = -2x/12 (divided both sides by 12)
y = -1x/6 (reduced)
y = -x /6 (cleaned up a bit)