Question

Solve for y
-1/4=5:6y~1/4

Answer 1

To solve for y, we can rearrange the equation:

-1/4 = 5/6y + 1/4

First, let's subtract 1/4 from both sides:

-1/4 - 1/4 = 5/6y

-2/4 = 5/6y

Simplifying the left side:

-1/2 = 5/6y

Now, let's isolate y by multiplying both sides by the reciprocal of 5/6, which is 6/5:

(-1/2)(6/5) = (5/6y)(6/5)

-6/10 = y

Simplifying the fraction:

-3/5 = y

So, y = -3/5.