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`3x+1/2y=-4`

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To solve for y, we need to isolate the variable y on one side of the equation.

Given equation: 3x + (1/2)y = -4

We can start by subtracting 3x from both sides to isolate the y term:

3x + (1/2)y - 3x = -4 - 3x

Simplifying, we get:

(1/2)y = -4 - 3x

Next, we need to get rid of the fraction (1/2) by multiplying both sides of the equation by 2:

2 * (1/2)y = 2 * (-4 - 3x)

Simplifying further, we have:

y = -8 - 6x

Therefore, the equation in terms of y is:

y = -8 - 6x