document.write( "Question 827979: I have an algebraic fraction equation here. I am not sure if that counts as numeric but it wasn't listed there. Anyways, the math equation is 20 + 3/4(12 - y) = 3/2 y - 10 and it is saying solve for y. If you could help me understand how they do this I would be much appreciated. \n" ); document.write( "
Algebra.Com's Answer #498951 by nerdybill(7384)![]() ![]() You can put this solution on YOUR website! 20 + 3/4(12 - y) = 3/2 y - 10 \n" ); document.write( "to rid ourselves of the denominators, multiply both sides by 4: \n" ); document.write( " 80 + 3(12 - y) = 6y - 40 \n" ); document.write( " 80 + 36 - 3y = 6y - 40 \n" ); document.write( " 116 - 3y = 6y - 40 \n" ); document.write( " 156 - 3y = 6y \n" ); document.write( " 156 = 9y \n" ); document.write( " 156/9 = y \n" ); document.write( " 52/3 = y \n" ); document.write( " \n" ); document.write( " |