SOLUTION: I'm stumped on the following problem. y/2+4=1/6 I have no clue how to start this problem. Please guide me. thanks

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Question 199677: I'm stumped on the following problem.
y/2+4=1/6 I have no clue how to start this problem. Please guide me. thanks
Answer by Alan3354(69443) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
y/2+4=1/6
Get rid of fractions. Multiply by 6.
3y + 24 = 1
3y = -23
y = -23/3