SOLUTION: The given equation is either linear or equivalent to a linear equation. Solve the equation 3/4 y + 1/3(y-4)=(y+1)/4

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Question 659450: The given equation is either linear or equivalent to a linear equation. Solve the equation
3/4 y + 1/3(y-4)=(y+1)/4

Answer by stanbon(75887)   (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
The given equation is either linear or equivalent to a linear equation. Solve the equation
3/4 y + 1/3(y-4)=(y+1)/4
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Multiply thru by 12 to get:
9y + 4(y-4) = 3(y+1)
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9y + 4y - 16 = 3y + 3
10y = 19
y = 1.9
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Cheers,
Stan H.

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