SOLUTION: solve the variable in each equation below. show all you work. provide a check for each answer. if a solution is undefined, state that in your answer. 1-y/1+y=2/3

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Question 208784This question is from textbook algebra 1 an integrated approach
: solve the variable in each equation below. show all you work. provide a check for each answer. if a solution is undefined, state that in your answer.

1-y/1+y=2/3
This question is from textbook algebra 1 an integrated approach

Answer by ankor@dixie-net.com(22740) About Me  (Show Source):
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%281-y%29%2F%281%2By%29 = 2%2F3
Cross multiply
3(1-y) = 2(1+y)
:
3 - 3y = 2 + 2y
:
3 - 2 = 2y + 3y
:
1 = 5y
y = 1%2F5
:
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Check solution using .2 for 1/5
%281-.2%29%2F%281%2B.2%29 = 2%2F3
.8%2F1.2 = 2%2F3