Question

Solve for y
x=(1-2y)/(3y)
I can't seem to figure out how to get those y's over to the other side :(

Answer 1

first, multiply both sides by 3y, which gives you

3xy = 1 - 2y

then add 2y to both sides, which gives you

3xy + 2y = 1

then factor out the y from both terms on the left side of the equal sign

y(3x + 2) = 1

last step, divide both sides by (3x + 2), which gives you

y = 1/(3x + 2)