SOLUTION: I'm trying to assist my daughter in solving this problem and can't recall how to deal with a complex fraction. It's been many years. Thank you for your assistance. 5(x/y)-x w

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: I'm trying to assist my daughter in solving this problem and can't recall how to deal with a complex fraction. It's been many years. Thank you for your assistance.
5(x/y)-x when x=6 and y= 2/3
This question is from textbook Algebra 2

Answer by tutorcecilia(2152)   (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
5(x/y)-x [Substitute 6 for x and 2/3 for y]
5(6)/(2/3)-(6) [Simplify]
5(6)/(2/3)-(6)
(30)/(2/3) -(6)
(30)(3/2)-(6)
90/2 -(6)
90/2 -(6)(2)/2
90-12/2
78/2
39

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