Solve for y -1/2=y-1

-12=y-1

Rewrite the equation as y-1=-12.

y-1=-12

Move all terms not containing y to the right side of the equation.

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Add 1 to both sides of the equation.

y=-12+1

Write 1 as a fraction with a common denominator.

y=-12+22

Combine the numerators over the common denominator.

y=-1+22

Add -1 and 2.

y=12

The result can be shown in multiple forms.

Exact Form:

y=12

Decimal Form:

y=0.5

Solve for y -1/2=y-1

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