Question

Solve $\frac{7y+4}{y+2}=\frac{-4}{3}$

• A. -4$/5$
• B. 5$/9$
• C. -9$/2$
• D. 4$/5$

Answer 1

The correct option is A -4$/5$

Given $\frac{7y+4}{y+2}=\frac{-4}{3}$

$⟹3(7y+4)=-4(y+2)$

$⟹21y+12=-4y-8$

$⟹25y=-20$

$⟹y=\frac{-20}{25}$

$⟹y=-\frac{4}{5}$