SOLUTION: 15 - y=3 7 I have done my best. Iconverted it to 2 1/7y=3. Idon't get it!

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Question 244610: 15
- y=3
7
I have done my best. Iconverted it to 2 1/7y=3.
Idon't get it!
Answer by jim_thompson5910(35256) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
%2815%2F7%29y=3 Start with the given equation.


15y=3%2A7 Multiply both sides by 7.


15y=21 Multiply


y=21%2F15 Divide both sides by 15 to isolate 'y'.


y=7%2F5 Reduce.


So the solution is y=7%2F5