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Solve the equation. Please show working :D :)
1/2y-21/4=-35/4 for y

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Let's solve your equation step-by-step.1/2y21/4=−35/4Step 1: Simplify both sides of the equation.12y+−21/4=−35/4Step 2: Add 21/4 to both sides.1/2y+−21/4+21/4=−35/4+21/41/2y=−7/2Step 3: Multiply both sides by 2.2*(1/2y)=2*(−7/2)y=−7Answer:y=7
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