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How to solve 4y-2/5y 4/5 = -3

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One operator is missing. I will assume it is a + and that the equation is: 4y -2/5y +4/5 = -3

Solution step by step

1) Sum -4/5 to both sides

4y - 2/5y + 4/5 - 4/5 = -3 -4/5

2) Sum alike terms

18/5 y = -19/5

3) Multiply both sides by 5

18 y = -19

4) Divide both sides by 18

y = -19/18
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