Question

Solve each equation 2 2/5-5y=2.4+1/2y

Answer 1

2 2/5 - 5y = 2.4 + 1/2 y

Changing the mixed number to a decimal

2 2/5 = 2 4/10 = 2.4

2.4 - 5y = 2.4 + 1/2y

Changing the fraction to a decimal

1/2 = 5/10 = .5

2.4 - 5y = 2.4 + .5y

Subtract 2.4 from each side

2.4 -5y - 2.4 = 2.4 + .5y - 2.4

-5y =.5y

Subtract .5y from each side

-5y - .5y = .5y - .5y

-5.5y = 0

Divide by -5.5

-5.5y/-5.5 = 0/-5.5

y = 0