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Solve for y
5/8y = -1

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Answer:

y = -8/5

Explanation:

Step 1: Write equation

5/8y = -1

Step 2: Solve for y

  1. Divide both sides by 5/8: y = -8/5

Step 3: Check

Plug in y to verify it's a solution.

  1. Substitute: 5/8(-8/5) = -1
  2. Multiply: -40/40 = -1
  3. Divide: -1 = -1
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