SOLUTION: I am working with rational equations and simply do not understand the steps to work through a problem, if you could please help. y/3-1/2=1/6

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Question 186608: I am working with rational equations and simply do not understand the steps to work through a problem, if you could please help.
y/3-1/2=1/6
Answer by jim_thompson5910(35256) About Me  (Show Source):
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y%2F3-1%2F2=1%2F6 Start with the given equation.


Multiply EVERY term by the LCD 6 to clear the fractions.


2y-3=1 Multiply and simplify.


2y=1%2B3 Add 3 to both sides.


2y=4 Combine like terms on the right side.


y=%284%29%2F%282%29 Divide both sides by 2 to isolate y.


y=2 Reduce.


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Answer:

So the answer is y=2