Answer
$y=15$
Work Step by Step
We are given the equation $\frac{y}{3}=5$. First, we must rewrite the left side as $\frac{1}{3}y$. Next, multiply both sides by 3.
$(\frac{1}{3}y\times3)=y=5\times3=15$
Therefore, $y=15$.
Basic College Mathematics (9th Edition)
by Lial, Margaret L.; Salzman, Stanley A.; Hestwood, Diana L.
Published by
Pearson
ISBN 10:
0321825535
ISBN 13:
978-0-32182-553-7
Chapter 9 - Basic Algebra - 9.6 Solving Equations - 9.6 Exercises - Page 672: 58
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