SOLUTION: can you please find the value of y in the equation 3 /{{{ y - 2}}} = 8 a. y = -2 3/8 b. y = 2 3/8 c. y = -1 5/8 d. y = 1 5/8 thank you

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Question 7270: can you please find the value of y in the equation 3 /+y+-+2 = 8
a. y = -2 3/8
b. y = 2 3/8
c. y = -1 5/8
d. y = 1 5/8
thank you
Answer by bonster(299) About Me  (Show Source):
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3 / y+-+2 = 8

Multiply both sides by (y-2)
3%2F%28y-2%29/(y-2)=8(y-2)

3=8y-16
19=8y
y=19/8
y=2 3/8