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What is the solution to the equation below y/-4 = 2

User Sisyphe
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(1/4)y = 2

(4) * (1/4)y = 2 * (4)

(4/4)y = 2*4

y = 8


User Feabhas
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To solve, we need to get y by itself.

To do this, we can multiply both sides by (-4).

This will give us y = -8.

The solution of y is now -8.

I hope this helps!
User Christian Baumann
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