# Thread: Algebra Help-working with Fractions

1. ## Algebra Help-working with Fractions

(4x/5-2y)-2(2x+7/3y)

3. ## Re: Algebra Help- working with fractions and brackets

Originally Posted by Mish88
(4x-2y)-2(2x+3y)

I don't see any fractions here, either!

Multiply each term inside the second set of parentheses by -2, and then combine like terms.

Please show us your work on this problem so we can see where you might be making a mistake.

4. ## Re: Algebra Help-working with Fractions

(4x/5-2y)-2(2x+7/3y) is $(\frac{4x}{5}-2y) - 2(2x + \frac{7}{3y})$. Is that what is meant?

5. ## Re: Algebra Help-working with Fractions

yes that is the way but how do you write it like that it would be a big help if you could teach me.Thanx

6. Originally Posted by Mish88
how do you write it like that it would be a big help if you could teach me.
To learn how to post in LaTeX, try following the relevant links in the "Forum Help" pull-down menu at the very top of every forum page.

Have fun!

Eliz.

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