How to solve 2y-5y+1.2=0

1. Factor the equation (x + 2)(x + 3) = 0. 2. Set each factor equal to zero: x + 2 = 0 and x + 3 = 0. 3. Solve for x: x = -2 and x = -3.

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$$2y-5y+1.2=0$$

$y=0.4$

Combine $2y$ and $-5y$ to get $-3y$.

$$-3y+1.2=0$$

Subtract $1.2$ from both sides. Anything subtracted from zero gives its negation.

$$-3y=-1.2$$

Divide both sides by $-3$.

$$y=\frac{-1.2}{-3}$$

Expand $\frac{-1.2}{-3}$ by multiplying both numerator and the denominator by $10$.

$$y=\frac{-12}{-30}$$

Reduce the fraction $\frac{-12}{-30}$ to lowest terms by extracting and canceling out $-6$.

$$y=\frac{2}{5}$$