SOLUTION: Good Day, I'm having trouble with linear equations and I'm trying to solve 2/3y+1/2(y-3)=y+1/4.

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Question 894098: Good Day,
I'm having trouble with linear equations and I'm trying to solve 2/3y+1/2(y-3)=y+1/4.
Answer by Fombitz(32388) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
First step, multiply by 3%2A4=12 to clear out all the fractions.
8y%2B6%28y-3%29=12y%2B3
8y%2B6y-18=12y%2B3
14y-18=12y%2B3
2y=21
y=21%2F2