Question

5/2y=(y+5) how do u solve it??

Answer 1

first step
multiple both sides by 2y

Answer 2

\[\frac{ 5 }{ 2y }=(y+5)\]
\[5=2y(y+5)\]
\[5=2y ^{2}+10y\]
\[0=2y^{2}+10y-5\]
now factor

Answer 3

how do u factor that?? help :( thanks!

Answer 4

This wont factor so you need to use the quadratic formula ok

Answer 5

A=2,B=10,C=-5
\[y=\frac{ -b \sqrt{b^{2}-4ac} }{ 2a }\]

Answer 6

it would be 150/2 or -130/2 right?

Answer 7

http://www.algebra.com/algebra/homework/Inverses/Inverses.faq.question.210989.html
here ya go.

Answer 8

so whats the answer then?

Answer 9

its at the bottom i believe. i don't have a calculator right now or id solve it for you.