<span>If Priya makes 20% more than James and Siobhan makes 15% less than Priya, then it follows that Priya makes 85% of 120% of James' hourly wage. Which is to say that Siobhan makes 85% of $9.60 per hour. Since 85% of $9.60 is $8.16, this means that Siobhan makes $8.16 an hour.</span>
The answers are x=4 and y=323/2
1) 40/2x-3=8
Multiply both sides by 2x-3 to get rid of fraction
40= 8(2x-3)
Distribute 8
40= 16x-24
Add 24 to both sides
64=16x
Divide by 16
4=x
2) 2y-3/40=8
Multiply both sides by 40 to red rod of fraction
2y-3=320
Add 3 to both sides
2y= 323
Divide by 2
Y=323/2
Now just describe the differences in solving them
FYI / means fraction, right after the slash is bottom of fraction
5c=y. This is the equation represented in the statement.
Step-by-step explanation:
Value 14 so it must be 55 or something
