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Solve for y. -y/3 = -23 simplify your answer as much as possible

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Answer:

69

Explanation:

We multiply both sides of the equation by 3 to cancel out the denominator. That gives us -y=-69. Since we cannot have a negative variable, we change the values on both sides, giving us y=69

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Answer:

69

Explanation:

-y/3 = -23

=> -y = -23 x 3

=> -y = -69

=> y = 69

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