SOLUTION: Solve the equation. 4y+5/3 = y-10/2

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Question 650795: Solve the equation.
4y+5/3 = y-10/2
Answer by ewatrrr(24785) About Me  (Show Source):
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Hi,

If you meant

%284y%2B5%29%2F3+=+%28y-10%29%2F2  | Cross Multiplying to solve

  2(4y+5) = 3(y-10)

  8y + 10 = 3y - 30

     5y = -40

      y = -8



and...

 -27%2F3+=+-18%2F2+=+-9