Basic Math Examples

Solve for y 54=50+(y-40)/4
Step 1
Rewrite the equation as .
Step 2
Simplify .
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Step 2.1
To write as a fraction with a common denominator, multiply by .
Step 2.2
Simplify terms.
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Step 2.2.1
Combine and .
Step 2.2.2
Combine the numerators over the common denominator.
Step 2.3
Simplify the numerator.
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Step 2.3.1
Multiply by .
Step 2.3.2
Subtract from .
Step 3
Multiply both sides of the equation by .
Step 4
Simplify both sides of the equation.
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Step 4.1
Simplify the left side.
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Step 4.1.1
Cancel the common factor of .
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Step 4.1.1.1
Cancel the common factor.
Step 4.1.1.2
Rewrite the expression.
Step 4.2
Simplify the right side.
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Step 4.2.1
Multiply by .
Step 5
Move all terms not containing to the right side of the equation.
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Step 5.1
Subtract from both sides of the equation.
Step 5.2
Subtract from .