SOLUTION: don't get it solve and check, begin by rewriting without fractions y/3+2/5=y/5-2/5

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Question 679936: don't get it
solve and check, begin by rewriting without fractions
y/3+2/5=y/5-2/5

Found 2 solutions by stanbon, ReadingBoosters:
Answer by stanbon(75887)   (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
y/3+2/5=y/5-2/5
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Multiply thru by 15 to get:
5y + 6 = 3y - 6
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2y = -12
y = -6
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Cheers,
Stan H.
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Answer by ReadingBoosters(3246)   (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
To rewrite without fractions, multiply by 15, the LCM of 3 and 5
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5y + 6 = 3y - 6
Combine like terms
5y - 3y = -6 - 6
2y = -12
Divide both sides by 2

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CHECK


Correct!
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