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I need the answer to a 8th grade math problem. please help asap. 8.17y=4.2-3.7y? and then what is the answer in decimal form, rounded to the nearest hundredth

 Dec 5, 2014

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 #1
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Our goal is to isolate the variable (In this case, y) completely.

I'll start by adding 3.7y to both sides:

8.17y + 3.7y = 4.2 - 3.7y + 3.7y

11.87y = 4.2

Now, to completely isolate y, we need to divide both side by 11.87.

11.87y/11.87 = 4.2/11.87

Hopefully you can take it from here using the site's calculator (y = 4.2/11.87 is your final problem.)

 Dec 5, 2014
 #1
avatar+1090 
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Best Answer

Our goal is to isolate the variable (In this case, y) completely.

I'll start by adding 3.7y to both sides:

8.17y + 3.7y = 4.2 - 3.7y + 3.7y

11.87y = 4.2

Now, to completely isolate y, we need to divide both side by 11.87.

11.87y/11.87 = 4.2/11.87

Hopefully you can take it from here using the site's calculator (y = 4.2/11.87 is your final problem.)

Mathematician Dec 5, 2014
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This is a great explanation mathematician  

 Dec 5, 2014

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