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QuestionIsolate yy in the equation 56y15y=4315-\frac{5}{6} y - \frac{1}{5} y = \frac{4}{3} - \frac{1}{5}. Express your answer as an integer.

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STEP 1

Assumptions1. The equation is 56y15y=4315-\frac{5}{6} y-\frac{1}{5} y=\frac{4}{3}-\frac{1}{5} . We need to isolate the variable yy.

STEP 2

First, we need to combine like terms on both sides of the equation. On the left side, we have 56y-\frac{5}{6} y and 15y-\frac{1}{5} y. On the right side, we have 4\frac{4}{} and 15-\frac{1}{5}.

STEP 3

To combine 56y-\frac{5}{6} y and 15y-\frac{1}{5} y, we need to find a common denominator. The least common multiple of6 and5 is30.
56y15y=2530y630y-\frac{5}{6} y-\frac{1}{5} y = -\frac{25}{30} y - \frac{6}{30} y

STEP 4

Now, combine the terms on the left side of the equation.
2530y630y=3130y-\frac{25}{30} y - \frac{6}{30} y = -\frac{31}{30} y

STEP 5

Similarly, combine the terms on the right side of the equation.
4315=2015315=1715\frac{4}{3} - \frac{1}{5} = \frac{20}{15} - \frac{3}{15} = \frac{17}{15}

STEP 6

So, the equation becomes3130y=1715-\frac{31}{30} y = \frac{17}{15}

STEP 7

To isolate yy, divide both sides of the equation by 3130-\frac{31}{30}.
y=17153130y = \frac{\frac{17}{15}}{-\frac{31}{30}}

STEP 8

This simplifies toy=1715×3031y = \frac{17}{15} \times \frac{-30}{31}

STEP 9

implify the expression to get the final answer.
y=1731y = \frac{-17}{31}So, y=1731y = -\frac{17}{31} is the solution to the equation.

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