Equation ?

Question

(y/m) + (y/n) = p

solve for Y

Answer 1

Hello

find a common denominator mn

Multiple every thing on both sides by mn giving us
ny + my = mnp
now factor out y and we have

(n+m)y = mnp and divide by n+m leaving us with

y = mnp/(n+m)

Hope This Helps!!

Answer 2

(y/m) + (y/n) =p

Multiply every term by a number that will get rid of the bottom terms in the fractions. In this problem, that number is mn

mn(y/m) + mn(y/n) = mn(p)

ny + my = mnp

y(n + m) = mnp

y = mnp/(n + m)

Answer 3

agreed :)
you might also want to assume p not equal zero (that is m different from n).
for p equal zero any y is can be a solution....

Answer 4

ny + my = m n p
(m + n).y = m n p
y = (m n p) / (m + n)