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2/3y+1=1/6y+8
What does y equal

User Ghoti
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2/3y+1=1/6y+8
Multiply both sides of the equation by 6 you get
4y+6=y+48


4y+6=y+48
Move variable to the left side and change its sign
4y-y+6=48


4y-y=48-6
Collect like terms
3y=48-6


3y=42
Divide both sides of the equation by 3 and your final answer is
y=14


You’re answer is: y=14
User Miina
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Answer:

y = 14

Explanation:

4/6y+1 = 1/6y + 8

1/2y = 7

y = 14

Hope this helps!

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