SOLUTION: find y in the equation 1/y = 1/x + 1/z x=3, and z=5

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Question 166075: find y in the equation
1/y = 1/x + 1/z x=3, and z=5
Answer by edjones(8007) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
1/y=1/3 + 1/5
15=5y+3y multiply each side by 15y
15=8y
y=15/8
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Ed