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m.tan

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1/8y = 10 = 14 1/4

My book doesnt explain problems specificly, and I just need to know how to do this step by step.... Thank You! :)
 
Re: Please help me!!! :cry:

2 equal signs makes no sense. Did you make a typo?
 
OMG!!! IT IS A TYPO!! wait here is the real prob... lol

1/8y + 10 = 14 1/4
 
If you multiply "both sides" by 8 - what do you get?
 


My first step would be to change the mixed number to an improper fraction.

 


Do you know how to change the mixed number into an improper fraction?

 
Yes, you multiply the whole number with the denominator then add it with the numerator. :)
 
m.tan said:
Yes, you multiply the whole number with the denominator then add it with the numerator. :)
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So first step is to convert 14 1/4 (a mixed number) into an improper fraction.

What do you get?
 
m.tan said:
1/8y = 10 = 14 1/4

My book doesnt explain problems specificly, and I just need to know how to do this step by step.... Thank You! :)
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So your equation is now:

\(\displaystyle \frac{y}{8} \ + \ 10 = \ 14\frac{1}{4}\)

\(\displaystyle \frac{y}{8} \ + \ 10 = \ \frac{57}{4}\)

Now isolate 'y' by first subtracting 10 from both sides .... What do you get?
 
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