I am not really sure how to solve problems like this. -4/5 + y = -1/3
R riechman New member Joined Feb 15, 2009 Messages 4 Feb 15, 2009 #1 I am not really sure how to solve problems like this. -4/5 + y = -1/3
D Deleted member 4993 Guest Feb 15, 2009 #2 Re: can someone show me how to solve this? riechman said: I am not really sure how to solve problems like this. -4/5 + y = -1/3 Click to expand... For a quick review with example problems, go to: http://www.purplemath.com/modules/solvelin.htm
Re: can someone show me how to solve this? riechman said: I am not really sure how to solve problems like this. -4/5 + y = -1/3 Click to expand... For a quick review with example problems, go to: http://www.purplemath.com/modules/solvelin.htm
D dleeper47 New member Joined Feb 22, 2009 Messages 4 Feb 22, 2009 #3 Re: can someone show me how to solve this? One approach is to clear those pesky denominators by multiplying every term in the equation by 15. The equation then becomes: -12 + 15y = -5 which implies that 15y = -5 + 12 = 7 So y = 7/15
Re: can someone show me how to solve this? One approach is to clear those pesky denominators by multiplying every term in the equation by 15. The equation then becomes: -12 + 15y = -5 which implies that 15y = -5 + 12 = 7 So y = 7/15
