Solve the rational equation [math]\frac{2}{y}-\frac{1}{y+2}=\frac{1}{3}[/math] for [math]y[/math]. [i]Note[/i]: Due to functionality, this applet uses the variable [math]x[/math] in place of [math]y[/math].
[list=1] [*]Determine the least common denominator. [*]Multiply each term by the common denominator. [*]Simplify the resulting equation. [*]Solve the quadratic equation by factoring or using the quadratic formula. [*]Verify the solution(s). [/list] This applet is provided by Walch Education as supplemental material for the [i]UCSS Secondary Math III[/i] program. Visit [url="http://www.walch.com"]www.walch.com[/url] for more information on our resources.