Math Problem Statement

5=100 / y*(2+3)

Solution

To solve the equation:

5=100y(2+3)5 = \frac{100}{y \cdot (2 + 3)}

Step-by-step solution:

  1. Simplify the expression inside the parentheses: 5=100y55 = \frac{100}{y \cdot 5}

  2. Now, multiply the yy by 5 in the denominator: 5=1005y5 = \frac{100}{5y}

  3. Multiply both sides of the equation by 5y5y to eliminate the denominator: 5(5y)=1005(5y) = 100

    Simplifying: 25y=10025y = 100

  4. Solve for yy by dividing both sides by 25: y=10025=4y = \frac{100}{25} = 4

Final answer:

y=4y = 4

Would you like more details or have any questions?

Here are 5 related questions to deepen your understanding:

  1. What if the original equation was 10=100y(2+3)10 = \frac{100}{y \cdot (2 + 3)}?
  2. How would the solution change if the equation had a different numerator, say 150y(2+3)\frac{150}{y \cdot (2 + 3)}?
  3. How can you verify the solution by substituting y=4y = 4 back into the equation?
  4. What is the impact of changing the value inside the parentheses (e.g., 2+42 + 4 instead of 2+32 + 3)?
  5. How can this approach be generalized to solve other fractional equations?

Tip: Always simplify expressions inside parentheses first to make solving easier!

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Math Problem Analysis

Mathematical Concepts

Algebra
Linear Equations
Fractions

Formulas

y = 100 / (5 * y)
y = 100 / 25

Theorems

Basic principles of solving equations
Properties of fractions

Suitable Grade Level

Grades 6-8