Intermediate Algebra (6th Edition)

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ISBN 10: 0321785045
ISBN 13: 978-0-32178-504-6

Chapter 6 - Cumulative Review - Page 407: 3

Answer

$y=2$

Work Step by Step

$\frac{y}{3}-\frac{y}{4}=\frac{1}{6}$ The common denominator for all three fractions is $12$, so multiply the entire equation by $12$ $(12)(\frac{y}{3})-(12)(\frac{y}{4})=(12)(\frac{1}{6})$ Simplify $4y-3y=2$ Combine like terms $y=2$
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