How can I solve for I in this equation?

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Homework Statement


I am trying to find I by rearranging the equation but i am having some trouble.

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mgh=(2y^2/t^2)(m+I/r^2)

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so do i mutiply r^2 to the other side? then - the m?
 
HappyFlower said:
so do i mutiply r^2 to the other side? then - the m?

You can't multiply only one side of the equation

But you're close. BTW You have two possibilities
 
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would this be right?
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PS: Try to learn LaTex if you need to write equations. You will save yourself the trouble of posting an image every time.