Question 555452
{{{2/3-y/4=5/12}}} Start with the given equation.



{{{12(2/cross(3)-y/cross(4))=12(5/cross(12))}}} Multiply both sides by the LCD {{{12}}} to clear any fractions.



{{{8-3y=5}}} Distribute and multiply.



{{{-3y=5-8}}} Subtract {{{8}}} from both sides.



{{{-3y=-3}}} Combine like terms on the right side.



{{{y=(-3)/(-3)}}} Divide both sides by {{{-3}}} to isolate {{{y}}}.



{{{y=1}}} Reduce.



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Answer:


So the solution is {{{y=1}}}


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