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Answer:
y/x = -3/7
Step-by-step explanation:
Write the given relationship and solve for y/x.
(x +y)/(x -y) = 2/5
5(x +y) = 2(x -y) . . . . . multiply by 5(x-y)
5x +5y = 2x -2y . . . . . eliminate parentheses
7y = -3x . . . . . . . . . . . add 2y-5x
y/x = -3/7 . . . . . . . . divide by 7x
