SOLUTION: y/8+y/12=-4

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Question 49935This question is from textbook Algebra I
: y/8+y/12=-4 This question is from textbook Algebra I

Answer by rchill(405) About Me  (Show Source):
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The LCD is 24, so multiply both sides by 24 to get 3y%2B2y=-96 which reduces to 5y=-96. Divide both sides by 5 to get y=expr%28-96%2F5%29.