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12/ y + 8 = 4/9 Thats the question. Im dyin for help. :)

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Answer:

y = 1 10/17

Explanation:

The LCD is 9y. Multiply all three terms by 9y:

(9y)(12) (9y)(4)

----------- + 8(9y) = -----------

y 9

This reduces to 108 + 72y = 4y, or 108 = -68y

Dividing both sides by 68, we get y = 1 10/17

User Ebruchez
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Answer:

-1 10/17

Explanation:

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