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#1 2009-10-02 15:46:52
- Kurtz
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Solving Equations
More problems 
I don't know what steps I must take to find X or Y.
1. 1/y + 1 = 3/y - 1/2y
2. 3/(x-2) = 5/9x
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#2 2009-10-03 01:13:14
- bobbym
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Re: Solving Equations
Hi Kurtz;
1. 1/y + 1 = 3/y - 1/2y
multiply both sides by y
2. 3/(x-2) = 5/9x
Multiply both sides by (x-2)
Multiply both sides by 9x
Last edited by bobbym (2009-10-03 01:53:36)
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