Question 187472
 I am trying to help my daughter and i'm stuck.... 
refresh my memory on equations such as these..........
1. y+3 1/2=6
If you mean y + 3.5 = 6
Subtract 3.5 from both sides
y = 6 - 3.5
y = 2.5 or 2 1/2
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2. 2/3a=8 
Is it 2/(3a)? or (2/3)a?