SOLUTION: how do I solve 5/y+4=2/y

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Question 246879: how do I solve 5/y+4=2/y
Answer by richwmiller(17219) About Me  (Show Source):
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multiply both sides by y
5/y+4=2/y
5+4y=2
you should be able to finish this
you want just y on one side.