Question

Solve this equation:
5/8y=-1

Answer 1

5/8y=−1

Multiply both sides by 8/5.

(8/5)*(5/8y)=(8/5)*(−1)

y=−8/5

Answer 2

`(5)/(8) y = -1`

First, change
`(5)/(8) y` to
`(5y)/(8)` / Your problem should look like:
`(5y)/(8) = -1`
Second, multiply both sides by 8. / Your problem should look like:
`5y = -8`
Third, divide both sides by 5. / Your problem should look like:
`y = -(8)/(5)`

Answer as fraction: y =
`- (8)/(5)`
Answer as decimal: -1.6