Solve the equation for y.

−1 over 5y+3=−7

50

-35

15

55

1 answer

To solve the equation for y, we can begin by cross-multiplying.

(-1)(-7) = (5y + 3)

7 = 5y + 3

Next, subtract 3 from both sides of the equation:

7 - 3 = 5y + 3 - 3

4 = 5y

Finally, divide both sides of the equation by 5 to solve for y:

4/5 = 5y/5

4/5 = y

Therefore, the solution is y = 4/5.