SOLUTION: 21y+7=10 I have worked out the answer to be 0.142 but i am required to show answer as a fraction which i believe to be 1/7 How do i go about getting this answer as a fraction

Question 942789: 21y+7=10
I have worked out the answer to be 0.142 but i am required to show answer as a fraction which i believe to be 1/7
How do i go about getting this answer as a fraction
Thankyou
Ryan aged 11
Answer by josmiceli(19441) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!

Subtract from both sides

Divide both sides by

Divide top and bottom of the right side by

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