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1 y + 4/5 = 1 2/5
what is y?​

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Answer: y = 3/5

Explanation:

To solve for y, isolate the variable on one side and constants on the other side:

1y = 1 2/5 - 4/5

(You can subtract 4/5 on both sides to get rid of it on the left side and subtract it from 1 2/5 on the right side)

Now, you can solve for y.

y = 7/5 - 4/5 = 3/5

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