Marvinb211
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  • 03-06-2017
  • Mathematics
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If 3/x = 5/y , what is the value of y/x?


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irspow
irspow irspow
  • 03-06-2017
3/x=5/y multiply both sides by y

3y/x=5  divide both sides by 3

y/x=5/3
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angelicdragon12
angelicdragon12 angelicdragon12
  • 03-06-2017
3/x = 5/y

y • (3/x) = 5
3y/x = 5
(1/3) • (3y/x) = 5 • (1/3)
y/x = 5/3
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