JSCE Mathematics 2023 Objective — Question 60

Question 60 of 80 from the Junior Secondary Certificate Examination (JSCE) Mathematics 2023 Objective paper, with the correct answer and a full explanation.

If this equation (y − 4)/4 + (5 − y)/3 = 0, what is the value of y?

A. 5/12
B. -7/8
C. -8
D. 8Correct

Explanation

Multiply by 12: 3(y − 4) + 4(5 − y) = 0, 3y − 12 + 20 − 4y = 0, 8 − y = 0, y = 8.

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