Solve 1 1/8 = -3/4y

Evaluate

1 \frac{1}{8} = - \frac{3}{4} y

Covert the mixed number to an improper fraction

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\frac{9}{8} = - \frac{3}{4} y

Swap the sides of the equation

- \frac{3}{4} y = \frac{9}{8}

Change the signs on both sides of the equation

\frac{3}{4} y = - \frac{9}{8}

Multiply by the reciprocal

\frac{3}{4} y \times \frac{4}{3} = - \frac{9}{8} \times \frac{4}{3}

Multiply

y = - \frac{9}{8} \times \frac{4}{3}

Solution

More Steps

y = - \frac{3}{2}

Alternative Form

y = - 1.5

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