SOLUTION: 9/2+5/2y=2y-4 I know that y is = to -17 but am having trouble getting there.

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Question 270286: 9/2+5/2y=2y-4
I know that y is = to -17 but am having trouble getting there.

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


Multiply EVERY term by the LCD 2 to clear out the fractions.


Multiply and simplify.


Subtract 9 from both sides.


Subtract 4y from both sides.


Combine like terms on the left side.


Combine like terms on the right side.


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Answer:
So the solution is

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