SOLUTION: I am trying to solve this equation for y (x/3)-(y/8)=1 I have gotten this far and I am stuck (-y/8)=1-(x/3) y= -8(1-(x/3)

Question 678690: I am trying to solve this equation for y
(x/3)-(y/8)=1
I have gotten this far and I am stuck
(-y/8)=1-(x/3)
y= -8(1-(x/3)
Found 2 solutions by MathLover1, josmiceli:
Answer by MathLover1(20849) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!

......first find LCD for and

since LCD for and is , multiply each term on both sides by to get a rid of a fraction

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Answer by josmiceli(19441) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!

I would start by multiplying both sides by
the LCD,

add to both sides

Subtract from both sides

Divide both sides by

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Also, doing it the other way:

OK

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