y/7-1=8

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To solve for y in the equation y/7 - 1 = 8, we can follow these steps:

First, add 1 to both sides of the equation:
y/7 - 1 + 1 = 8 + 1
y/7 = 9

Next, multiply both sides of the equation by 7 to isolate y:
7 * (y/7) = 9 * 7
y = 63

So the solution to the equation is y = 63.