In order to find what one part is in a ratio, you have to add the ratio up ( 5+ 3) and divide it by the number you're looking for (56). In this case, you get 56/8, which gives you 7. Therefore, each part is worth 7. You then have to multiply both sides of the ratio (5 and 3) by 7. 5x7= 35. 3x7= 21.
Therefore, 56 divided into the ratio of 5:3 is 35:21
This seems like a lot more work than it is, but here we go
Simplifying<span>8 + -2y = 3y + -2
Reorder the terms: 8 + -2y = -2 + 3y
Solving 8 + -2y = -2 + 3y Solving for variable 'y'. Move all terms containing y to the left, all other terms to the right.
Add '-3y' to each side of the equation. 8 + -2y + -3y = -2 + 3y + -3y Combine like terms: -2y + -3y = -5y 8 + -5y = -2 + 3y + -3y
Combine like terms: 3y + -3y = 0 8 + -5y = -2 + 0 8 + -5y = -2 Add '-8' to each side of the equation. 8 + -8 + -5y = -2 + -8
Combine like terms: 8 + -8 = 0 0 + -5y = -2 + -8 -5y = -2 + -8 Combine like terms: -2 + -8 = -10 -5y = -10
Divide each side by '-5'. y = 2
Simplifying y = 2</span><span>
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