SOLUTION: Hi, solve for y 2y/y-1 = 1 2/3 a)y = -5 b)y = -1 c)y = 1 d)y = 5

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Question 912133: Hi,
solve for y
2y/y-1 = 1 2/3
a)y = -5
b)y = -1
c)y = 1
d)y = 5
Answer by MathLover1(20849) About Me  (Show Source):
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2y%2F%28y-1%29+=+1+%2B2%2F3

2y%2F%28y-1%29+=+5%2F3 cross multiply
3%2A2y+=+5%28y-1%29
6y+=+5y-5
6y-5y=-5
y=-5
answer: a)y+=+-5