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-2/3y-3/4=5
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Answer:

y= -69/8 (negative 69 over 8)

Explanation:

First, you have to simplify both sides of the equation:


-2/3y+ -3/4 =5

Second, add 3/4 to both sides:

-2/3y +-3/4 + 3/4=5 +3/4

-2/3y= 23/4

Next, multiply both sides by 3/(-2) (3 over -2)

(3/-2)*(-2/3y)= (3/-2) * (23/4)

y= -69/8

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