SOLUTION: I need help! What is 3+4y=8y-1/5 I keep getting decimal answers & i'm unsure of how to turn into a fraction

Question 759966: I need help! What is 3+4y=8y-1/5
I keep getting decimal answers & i'm unsure of how to turn into a fraction
Answer by stanbon(75887) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
3+4y=8y-1/5
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Subtract 4y from both sides to get:
3 = 4y - (1/5)
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Add (1/5) to both sides:
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4y = 3 + (1/5)
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4y = (15/5) + (1/5)
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4y = 16/5
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y = (1/4)(16/5)
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y = 4/5 or 0.8
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Cheers,
Stan H.
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