SOLUTION: Given that {{{ 2x/3 + 4/y= 1 }}}, express y in terms of x.

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Question 824760: Given that +2x%2F3+%2B+4%2Fy=+1+, express y in terms of x.
Answer by stanbon(75887) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
2x/3 + 4/y= 1
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Multiply thru by 3y to get:
2xy + 12 = 3y
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Get the y-terms together:
3y - 2xy = 12
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Factor:
y(3-2x) = 12
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Solve for "y":
y = 12/(3-2x)
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Cheers,
Stan H.