Basic Math Examples

$\frac{- 3 y - y}{2} = 0$

Step 1

Set the numerator equal to zero.

$- 3 y - y = 0$

Step 2

Solve the equation for $y$ .

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Step 2.1

Subtract $y$ from $- 3 y$ .

$- 4 y = 0$

Step 2.2

Divide each term in $- 4 y = 0$ by $- 4$ and simplify.

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Step 2.2.1

Divide each term in $- 4 y = 0$ by $- 4$ .

$\frac{- 4 y}{- 4} = \frac{0}{- 4}$

Step 2.2.2

Simplify the left side.

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Step 2.2.2.1

Cancel the common factor of $- 4$ .

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Step 2.2.2.1.1

Cancel the common factor.

$\frac{- 4 y}{- 4} = \frac{0}{- 4}$

Step 2.2.2.1.2

Divide $y$ by $1$ .

$y = \frac{0}{- 4}$

Step 2.2.3

Simplify the right side.

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Step 2.2.3.1

Divide $0$ by $- 4$ .

$y = 0$