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-7/3y-2/9=1/3 solve for y

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Answer:

y = -12

Explanation:

-7/3y - 2/9 = 1/3

cross multiple for 1/3:

-21/3y - 6/9 = 1

cross multiply for 3y and 9:

-21 - 6 = 3y + 9

3y + 9 = -27

3y = -36

y = -12

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