SOLUTION: I am asked to show how to simplify the following: 3/8x -1/6y - 1/16x + x - 1/3y The answer that I was given is 21/16x - 1/2y. I understand how 21/16x is derived however I

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Question 135610: I am asked to show how to simplify the following:
3/8x -1/6y - 1/16x + x - 1/3y
The answer that I was given is 21/16x - 1/2y.
I understand how 21/16x is derived however I do not understand how 1/2y is the answer. Can yo please help?

Answer by baholik06(4) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
You have to combine like varibles. 3/8x-1/16x+x=21/16x -1/6y-1/3y=-1/2y
So your answer is 21/16x-1/2y