How to solve 3/8 = 9/y

1. Factor the equation (x + 2)(x + 3) = 0. 2. Set each factor equal to zero: x + 2 = 0 and x + 3 = 0. 3. Solve for x: x = -2 and x = -3.

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Question

$$\frac{3}{8}=\frac{9}{y}$$

Solve for y

$y=24$

Steps for Solving Linear Equation

Variable $y$ cannot be equal to $0$ since division by zero is not defined. Multiply both sides of the equation by $8y$, the least common multiple of $8,y$.

$$3y=8\times 9$$

Multiply $8$ and $9$ to get $72$.

$$3y=72$$

Divide both sides by $3$.

$$y=\frac{72}{3}$$

Divide $72$ by $3$ to get $24$.

$$y=24$$

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