SOLUTION: solve the equation *[tex \frac{1}{4} y

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Question 179064: solve the equation
*[tex \frac{1}{4} y - 8 = \frac{1}{10} y]
Found 2 solutions by Alan3354, solver91311:
Answer by Alan3354(69443) (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
solve the equation
\frac{1}{4} y - 8 = \frac{1}{10} y
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I have no clue what you mean.

Answer by solver91311(24713) (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!

The only question is do you really mean or do you mean ?

First way:

Multiply by 40:

Add 8 to both sides and -4y to both sides:

Multiply both sides by :

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Second way:

Multiply by 40:

Add 80 to both sides and -4y to both sides:

Multiply both sides by :

John

SOLUTION: solve the equation *[tex \frac{1}{4} y - 8 = \frac{1}{10} y]