To solve the equation \( 74 = -47 - 11y \), you'll want to isolate \( y \). Here's how to do it step-by-step:
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Add 47 to both sides to eliminate -47 from the right side:
\[ 74 + 47 = -47 + 47 - 11y \]
This simplifies to:
\[ 121 = -11y \]
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Now, divide both sides by -11 to solve for \( y \):
\[ y = \frac{121}{-11} \]
Simplifying that gives:
\[ y = -11 \]
Thus, the solution is:
\[ y = -11 \]