Question

Solve the equation 4/8y=8/3 for y

Answer 1

Answer:

$y = \frac{16}{3}$

Step-by-step explanation:

In order to solve for y, you need to isolate the y in the equation. Thus, to get rid of the $\frac{4}{8}$ multiplied by the y, multiply both sides by the reciprocal, $\frac{8}{4}$. Then, reduce the fraction.

$\frac{4}{8} y = \frac{8}{3} \\(\frac{8}{4} )\frac{4}{8} y = \frac{8}{3} (\frac{8}{4})\\y = \frac{64}{12} \\y = \frac{16}{3}$

Thus, $y = \frac{16}{3}$.