SOLUTION: I need help with this homework..i just need a step by step so i can go on with the rest of the problems..for example i have this:1/2 x 7 = 3 y/2 its one and a half as in a fraction

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Question 711195: I need help with this homework..i just need a step by step so i can go on with the rest of the problems..for example i have this:1/2 x 7 = 3 y/2 its one and a half as in a fraction times seven equals three and y and half..
Answer by tutor_paul(519) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
%281%2F2%29%287%29+=+3y%2F2
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I assume you want to solve for y? If so:
Simplify left side of equation:
7%2F2=3y%2F2
Multiply each side of equation by 2. This gets rid of the denominators:
3y=7
To solve for y, divide each side of the equation by 3:
highlight%28y=7%2F3%29
you can check your answer by plugging this value of y back into the original equation and be sure the equation holds true.
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