Basic Math Examples

Solve for y -1/5=1/2y-5/7
Step 1
Rewrite the equation as .
Step 2
Combine and .
Step 3
Move the negative in front of the fraction.
Step 4
Move all terms not containing to the right side of the equation.
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Step 4.1
Add to both sides of the equation.
Step 4.2
To write as a fraction with a common denominator, multiply by .
Step 4.3
To write as a fraction with a common denominator, multiply by .
Step 4.4
Write each expression with a common denominator of , by multiplying each by an appropriate factor of .
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Step 4.4.1
Multiply by .
Step 4.4.2
Multiply by .
Step 4.4.3
Multiply by .
Step 4.4.4
Multiply by .
Step 4.5
Combine the numerators over the common denominator.
Step 4.6
Simplify the numerator.
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Step 4.6.1
Multiply by .
Step 4.6.2
Add and .
Step 5
Multiply both sides of the equation by .
Step 6
Simplify both sides of the equation.
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Step 6.1
Simplify the left side.
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Step 6.1.1
Cancel the common factor of .
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Step 6.1.1.1
Cancel the common factor.
Step 6.1.1.2
Rewrite the expression.
Step 6.2
Simplify the right side.
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Step 6.2.1
Multiply .
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Step 6.2.1.1
Combine and .
Step 6.2.1.2
Multiply by .
Step 7
The result can be shown in multiple forms.
Exact Form:
Decimal Form:
Mixed Number Form: