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21x=y
Multiply both sides of the equation by 42, the least common multiple of 2,42.
\frac{21x}{21}=\frac{y}{21}
Divide both sides by 21.
x=\frac{y}{21}
Dividing by 21 undoes the multiplication by 21.
21x=y
Multiply both sides of the equation by 42, the least common multiple of 2,42.
y=21x
Swap sides so that all variable terms are on the left hand side.