Pre-Algebra Examples

Solve Using the Square Root Property 5y-1/2-8y=5 1/2
Step 1
Simplify the left side.
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Step 1.1
Subtract from .
Step 2
Simplify the right side.
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Step 2.1
Convert to an improper fraction.
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Step 2.1.1
A mixed number is an addition of its whole and fractional parts.
Step 2.1.2
Add and .
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Step 2.1.2.1
To write as a fraction with a common denominator, multiply by .
Step 2.1.2.2
Combine and .
Step 2.1.2.3
Combine the numerators over the common denominator.
Step 2.1.2.4
Simplify the numerator.
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Step 2.1.2.4.1
Multiply by .
Step 2.1.2.4.2
Add and .
Step 3
Move all terms not containing to the right side of the equation.
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Step 3.1
Add to both sides of the equation.
Step 3.2
Combine the numerators over the common denominator.
Step 3.3
Add and .
Step 3.4
Divide by .
Step 4
Divide each term in by and simplify.
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Step 4.1
Divide each term in by .
Step 4.2
Simplify the left side.
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Step 4.2.1
Cancel the common factor of .
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Step 4.2.1.1
Cancel the common factor.
Step 4.2.1.2
Divide by .
Step 4.3
Simplify the right side.
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Step 4.3.1
Divide by .