SOLUTION: Hello out there,I need help with two tough problems,the first one is,Solve:3y/2=7+y/4.And the last one is,Find the quotient:e^2-e-12/e-4,thanks to whoever can help.

Question 118183: Hello out there,I need help with two tough problems,the first one is,Solve:3y/2=7+y/4.And the last one is,Find the quotient:e^2-e-12/e-4,thanks to whoever can help.
Answer by jim_thompson5910(35256) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
#1

Start with the given equation

Multiply both sides by the LCM of 4. 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

Combine like terms on the right side

Subtract y from both sides

Combine like terms on the left side

Divide both sides by 5 to isolate y

Reduce

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Answer:
So our answer is (which is approximately in decimal form)

#2

Start with the given expression

Factor to get

Combine the fractions

Cancel like terms

Simplify

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Answer:

So simplifies to . In other words

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