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2/3 + y = 1/4. solve for y

User WNG
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Hi! Your answer for y will be y = -5/12

Explanation:

1. Re arrange items. 2/3 + y = - 1/4

y + 2/3 = 1/4

2. Subtract 2/3 from each side.

y+2/3=1/4

y + 2/3 - 2/3 = 1/4 - 2/3

3. Simplify. Subtract the numbers. y = - 5/12

Hope this helps! Have a great day! :)

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