Chapter A.6, Problem 31AYU

To determine

To solve: $\frac{2}{y}+\frac{4}{y}=3$

Answer to Problem 31AYU

$y=2$

Explanation of Solution

$\frac{2}{y}+\frac{4}{y}=3$

$2+4=3y$   (Multiply $y$ on both sides)

$3y=6$

$\frac{3y}{3}=\frac{6}{3}$   (Divide 3 on both sides)

$y=2$