SOLUTION: 9/2+5/2y=2y-4 I know that y is = to -17 but am having trouble getting there.

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Question 270286: 9/2+5/2y=2y-4
I know that y is = to -17 but am having trouble getting there.
Answer by jim_thompson5910(35256) About Me  (Show Source):
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9%2F2%2B%285%2F2%29y=2y-4 Start with the given equation.


cross%282%29%289%2Fcross%282%29%29%2Bcross%282%29%285%2Fcross%282%29%29y=2%2A2y-2%2A4 Multiply EVERY term by the LCD 2 to clear out the fractions.


9%2B5y=4y-8 Multiply and simplify.


5y=4y-8-9 Subtract 9 from both sides.


5y-4y=-8-9 Subtract 4y from both sides.


y=-8-9 Combine like terms on the left side.


y=-17 Combine like terms on the right side.


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Answer:
So the solution is y=-17