Intermediate Algebra (6th Edition)

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Chapter 6 - Section 6.5 - Solving Equations Containing Rational Expressions - Exercise Set - Page 378: 43

Answer

$y=\left\{ 1,\dfrac{11}{4} \right\}$

Work Step by Step

Multiplying both sides by the $LCD= 4y+1 ,$ then the solution to the given equation, $ \dfrac{-15}{4y+1}+4=y ,$ is \begin{array}{l}\require{cancel} 1(-15)+(4y+1)(4)=(4y+1)(y) \\\\ -15+16y+4=4y^2+y \\\\ -4y^2+16y-y-15+4=0 \\\\ -4y^2+15y-11=0 \\\\ 4y^2-15y+11=0 \\\\ (4y-11)(y-1)=0 \\\\ y=\left\{ 1,\dfrac{11}{4} \right\} .\end{array}
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