Which value of y makes this equation true? 12y - 1 / 2 = 8y + 8 / 5

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Which value of y makes this equation true?
12y - 1 / 2 = 8y + 8 / 5

by GPuri

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Answer:

y = 21/40 or y = 0.525

Explanation:

12y - (1/2) = 8y + (8/5)

12y - 8y = (1/2) + (8/5)

4y = 21/10

y = 21/40 or 0.525

Zubair Rajput answered May 27, 2023

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