2/3y = 54 can y be 81
Mathematics · College · Sun Jan 24 2021
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Given the equation:
⅔y = 54
Determine if y can be 81
Solution:
In order if y can be 81, we simply solve for y. To do so, multiply both sides by 3/2 which is the opposite of ⅔y, in order to cancel out ⅔y leaving behind y.
⅔y = 54
(3/2)(⅔y) = (54)(3/2)
y = 162/2
y = 81
Final answer:
y = 81