SOLUTION: I am not sure how or if there is a solution for this: solve for y: 1/2y + 2 = 1/6(3y-9)

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Question 1101: I am not sure how or if there is a solution for this:
solve for y: 1/2y + 2 = 1/6(3y-9)

Answer by lildude_snowdog(5)   (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
y=-.5
the 1/6*3y 1/6*9
1/2y+2=.5y-1.5
-.5y -.5y
y+2=1.5
-2 -2
y=-.5

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