Question

Solve for the variable in this equation.
1/2y-2/3=7/8

Answer 1

I believe you mean "1/(2y) - 2/3 = 7/8"

First solve for 1/(2y). What do you get?

Answer 2

(1/2y)-(2/3)=7/8

denominators are 2y, 3, 8
LCD of them is 24y
so multiply 24y to both sides
12-16y=21y
12-16y+16y=21y+16y
12=37y
37y/37=12/37
y=12/37

Answer 3

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