To solve this equation, we first convert 5.1 and 8.7 to fractions.
5.1 = 5 + 1/10 = 51/108.7 = 8 + 7/10 = 87/10
Now, we can rewrite the equation as:
51/10 ÷ 87/10 = 34y/29
To divide two fractions, we multiply the first fraction by the reciprocal of the second fraction:
51/10 * 10/87 = 34y/29
Simplify the equation:
51/87 = 34y/29
Reduce the fractions:
17/29 = 34y/29
Now, we can see that y = 17/34 = 0.5
So, the solution to the equation is y = 0.5
To solve this equation, we first convert 5.1 and 8.7 to fractions.
5.1 = 5 + 1/10 = 51/10
8.7 = 8 + 7/10 = 87/10
Now, we can rewrite the equation as:
51/10 ÷ 87/10 = 34y/29
To divide two fractions, we multiply the first fraction by the reciprocal of the second fraction:
51/10 * 10/87 = 34y/29
Simplify the equation:
51/87 = 34y/29
Reduce the fractions:
17/29 = 34y/29
Now, we can see that y = 17/34 = 0.5
So, the solution to the equation is y = 0.5