If x/y=2/3 then how can I calculate the value of x and y

Question

Trying to solve an equation of two variables

 

Answer 1

It depends on what you are asked to do. If you need the values of the two variables, they are given to you.

 

x = 2 and y = 3

 

If it's asking you to solve for x or y, that just means get either by itself.

 

Solve for x.

 

y(x/y) = (2/3)y

x = (2/3)y

 

To solve for y, continue the above.

 

(3/2)x = (3/2)(2/3)y

y = (3/2)x