SOLUTION: I am needing help with a problem...-1/3y+2/9=1/2...can anyone help me?

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Question 200537: I am needing help with a problem...-1/3y+2/9=1/2...can anyone help me?
Answer by jim_thompson5910(35256) About Me  (Show Source):
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-%281%2F3%29y%2B2%2F9=1%2F2 Start with the given equation.


Multiply EVERY term by the LCD 18 to clear any fractions.


-6y%2B4=9 Multiply and simplify


-6y=9-4 Subtract 4 from both sides.


-6y=5 Combine like terms on the right side.


y=%285%29%2F%28-6%29 Divide both sides by -6 to isolate y.


y=-5%2F6 Reduce.


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Answer:

So the solution is y=-5%2F6 which approximates to y=-0.833.