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Solve the equation for y

- 3x + 8y = - 48


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Answer Y=-45/8

Explanation:

-3+8y=-48

-3+8y+3=-48+3

8y=-45

8y/8=-45/8

y=-45/8

User Marcus Frenkel
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-3x +8y = -48

Add 3x to both sides:

8y = 3x -48

Divide each term by 8:

y = 3x/8 - 6

User Nicholas
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