Question

solve 2-9y /17-4y= 5/4​

Answer 1

Answer:

y = -77/16

Step-by-step explanation:

2-9y 5

______ = ____

17- 4y 4

By cross multiplication, 8-36y = 85-20y

or, -36y+20y = 77

or, -16y = 77

i.e, y = -77/16

Answer 2

Answer:

y=-77/16

Step-by-step explanation:

 2-9y           5                            

-----------  =  -----  =>  4(2-9y)  =  5(17-4y)  =>  8-36y  =  85-20y  => -16y  =  77

 17-4y          4                            

y=-77/16