If $\frac{3x - y}{x + y} = \frac{5}{8}$, then $\frac{x}{y} = ?$
ACT · Math · previous-year question
- A.$\frac{2}{19}$
- B.$\frac{13}{19}$
- C.$\frac{5}{8}$
- D.$\frac{13}{7}$
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