SOLUTION: PLease help me solve: -1/3 - 5/4y= 3/4

SOLUTION: PLease help me solve: -1/3 - 5/4y= 3/4 - 1/6y

Question 107644This question is from textbook Intermediate Algebra
: PLease help me solve: -1/3 - 5/4y= 3/4 - 1/6y This question is from textbook Intermediate Algebra

Answer by jim_thompson5910(35256) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
Start with the given equation

Multiply both sides by the LCM of 12. This will eliminate the fractions (note: if you need help with finding the LCM, check out this solver)

Distribute and multiply the LCM to each side

Add 4 to both sides

Add 2y to both sides

Combine like terms on the left side

Combine like terms on the right side

Divide both sides by -13 to isolate y

Divide

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