Question

Which value of y makes this equation true?
12y - 1 / 2 = 8y + 8 / 5

Answer 1

y = 21/40 or y = 0.525

Explanation:

12y - (1/2) = 8y + (8/5)

12y - 8y = (1/2) + (8/5)

4y = 21/10

y = 21/40 or 0.525