SOLUTION: solve the equation
*[tex \frac{1}{4} y - 8 = \frac{1}{10} y]
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Question 179064: solve the equation
*[tex \frac{1}{4} y - 8 = \frac{1}{10} y]
Found 2 solutions by Alan3354, solver91311:
Answer by Alan3354(69443) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
solve the equation
\frac{1}{4} y - 8 = \frac{1}{10} y
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I have no clue what you mean.
Answer by solver91311(24713) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
The only question is do you really mean or do you mean  = \frac{1}{10} y)
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First way:
Multiply by 40:
Add 8 to both sides and -4y to both sides:
Multiply both sides by 
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Second way:
Multiply by 40:
Add 80 to both sides and -4y to both sides:
Multiply both sides by :
John
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