Question

Solve . 3 1/5 Equals Y - 12/25
A. 3 17/25
B. 4 17/25
C. 3 1/5
D. 3 7/25

Answer 1

3 1/5 = y - 12/25

Make 3 1/5 an improper fraction.

16/5 = y - 12/25

Add 12/25 to both sides.

16/5 + 12/25 = y

Make a common denominator.

80/25 + 12 / 25 = y

92 / 25 = y

3 17/25 = y

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