Question

If x+3/3=y+2/3, then x/3= A) y/3 B)y-1 C)y/2 D)y+1

Answer 1

Answer:

y/2

Step-by-step explanation:

x+3=y+2

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3          2

Using cross products

2(x+3) = 3(y+2)

Distribute

2x+6 = 3y+6

Subtract 6 from each side

2x+6-6 = 3y+6-6

2x= 3y

Divide each side by 2

2x/2 = 3y/2

x = 3/2 y

We want to find x/3

Divide each side by 3

x/3 = 3/2 y * 1/3

x/3 = 1/2 y