tonight's algebra adventure....

[Mandelon]

3/4(y-10) - 8y = -5y
I must've missed that day back in 7th grade.....

[YeLLowBoaT]

and what do they want to know? If you like I can PM you my number and I can help that way...

[Nord]

Angry Inch would know...........

[Old Man Havasu]

3/4(y-10) - 8y = -5y
I must've missed that day back in 7th grade.....
I have a 6th grader and I'm just beginning to feel your pain....:cry: :cry:

[Phat Matt]

Let's try this step by step
3/4(y-10) - 8y = -5y
3/4(y-10) = 3y

[YeLLowBoaT]

if they want to know what Y= here you go in steps
3/4(y-10)-8y=-5y
3/4(y-10)=3y
(4/3)((3/4)(y-10) = (4/3) 3 y
y-10 = 4y
-10=3y
y=-10/3

[Phat Matt]

y = -3 1/3

[Rexone]

y r u putting us dumasses through this

[Miss Perfect]

I was smart at one time. What happened?!?!?! I don't remember any of this stuff.

[YeLLowBoaT]

yeah I use to be a math tutor ....so where do you want my bill sent?