SOLUTION: 1/x+1/y=1 solve for y

Question 336322: 1/x+1/y=1 solve for y
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 xy to clear out the fractions.

Subtract y from both sides.

Factor out the GCF 'y' from the right side.

Divide both sides by .

So the solution is

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