Respuesta :

Answer:

y = 40/3

Step-by-step explanation:

For greater clarity please write 3y-8/12 =y/5 as:

3y-8       y

-------- = ------

   12        5

Cross-multiplying, we get:

15y - 40 = 12y

Combining the y terms yields 3y = 40, so that y = 40/3