SOLUTION: 1). 2x/5 =4 2). y-12/y-5 = 2 [where / is fraction sign, not divide]

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Question 978414: 1). 2x/5 =4
2). y-12/y-5 = 2
[where / is fraction sign, not divide]
Answer by solver91311(24713) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!


What's the difference between "fraction sign" and "divide"? Hint: Nothing.

Multiply both sides of your equations by the fraction denominator, collect like terms, and solve.

John

My calculator said it, I believe it, that settles it