Question

how do i solve for y if x/5-y/6=1

Answer 1

move x/5 over and multiply by -6

Answer 2

"move" in this case means "subtract \(\frac{x}{5}\) from both sides"

Answer 3

couldn't you just multiply the equation by 30 to get rid of the fractions, then solve for y ?

Answer 4

@kelliegirl33 you certainly could. but try what @satellite73 proposes, it saves you a step.

Answer 5

sorry, what @goalie2012 proposes

Answer 6

I understand.....that makes sense

Answer 7

my initial instinct was the same as yours, but because it seems so unlike what I would normally do, I decided to try it and see :-)