SOLUTION: I need help with this homework..i just need a step by step so i can go on with the rest of the problems..for example i have this:1/2 x 7 = 3 y/2 its one and a half as in a fraction

Question 711195: I need help with this homework..i just need a step by step so i can go on with the rest of the problems..for example i have this:1/2 x 7 = 3 y/2 its one and a half as in a fraction times seven equals three and y and half..
Answer by tutor_paul(519) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!

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I assume you want to solve for y? If so:
Simplify left side of equation:

Multiply each side of equation by 2. This gets rid of the denominators:

To solve for y, divide each side of the equation by 3:

you can check your answer by plugging this value of y back into the original equation and be sure the equation holds true.
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Good Luck,
tutor_paul@yahoo.com
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