Solve the rational equation [math]\frac{2}{y}-\frac{1}{y+2}=\frac{1}{3}[/math] for [math]y[/math].[br][i]Note[/i]: Due to functionality, this applet uses the variable [math]x[/math] in place of [math]y[/math].

[list=1][br][*]Determine the least common denominator.[br][/*][*]Multiply each term by the common denominator.[br][/*][*]Simplify the resulting equation.[br][/*][*]Solve the quadratic equation by factoring or using the quadratic formula.[br][/*][*]Verify the solution(s).[br][/*][/list][br][br]This applet is provided by Walch Education as supplemental material for their mathematics programs. Visit [url=http://www.walch.com/]www.walch.com[/url] for more information.