Pearson Algebra 1 Common Core, 2011
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2. Solving Two-Step Equations
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Exercise 71 Page 93

How can you eliminate the denominator on the left-hand side?

y=144

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To solve the equation, we have to isolate y on one side. By multiplying both sides of the equation by 4, we can eliminate the denominator and isolate y.
y/4=36
y/4=36*4
y=36*4
y=144
Therefore, y=144 is the solution to the equation. To check that we have the correct solution, we can substitute y=144 into the original equation and simplify.
y/4=36
144/4? =36
36=36
Since the left-hand side and right-hand side are equal, y=36 is the correct solution.