Question

2/3y+1=1/6y+8 solve for y

Answer 1

y = 14

Explanation:

(2/3)y + 1 = (1/6)y + 8

multiply everuything by 6 to eliminate the fractions

4y + 6 = y + 48

Subtract y from both sides

3y + 6 = 48

subtract 6 from both sides

3y = 42

Divide both sides by 3

y = 14