SOLUTION: 5y/14-8=5-2y/7

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Question 146529: 5y/14-8=5-2y/7
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 LCD to clear any fractions.


Distribute and multiply.


Add to both sides.


Add to both sides.


Combine like terms on the left side.


Combine like terms on the right side.


Divide both sides by to isolate .


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Answer:

So the answer is


Which approximates to

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