You can put this solution on YOUR website! To solve for either x or y, the first step is to clear the fractions by multiplying both sides by the LCD which is
Now, to solve for x, get all the x terms on one side by subtracting 2x from each side:
Factor the x, so as to get the x's all in one place:
Divide both sides by (y-2):
NOW, to solve for y in terms of x, go back to the equation .
To solve for y, get all the y terms on one side by subtracting 2y from each side:
Factor the y, so as to get the y's all in one place:
