Solve for y. 2/3 + y - 4/5 = 1/3 enter your answer in the box. y =

2/3 + y - 4/5 = 1/3
         y = 1/3 - 2/3 + 4/5
         y = -1/3 + 4/5
         y =-5/15 + 12/15
         y = 7/15

Step 1. Simplify  to 



Step 2. add  to both sides

 

Step 3. Simplify  to 



Done! :) (Decimal Form: 0.4667)

No he does not because he can only cover 12 square feet from 15 square feet which he will still need 3 more. this is because if 3×5=15 square feet and 15-12=3 which thats the answer