SOLUTION: 1 + 5 = -2 ___ ___ ____ y-1 12 3y-3 These are supposed to be fractions. This is a rational expression. I understand that you are

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Question 143163This question is from textbook intermediate algebra
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1 + 5 = -2
___ ___ ____
y-1 12 3y-3
These are supposed to be fractions. This is a rational expression. I understand that you are supposed to multiply by the LCM and simplify so that you get rid of the fractions, but I never get the right answer. This question is from textbook intermediate algebra

Answer by edjones(8007) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
1/(y-1) + 5/12 = -2/(3(y-1)) LCM=12(y-1)
12+5(y-1)=-8 Multiply each side by LCM
12+5y-5=-8
5y=-15
y=-3
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Ed