SOLUTION: how- do you solve the following equation: 1/2y = -7

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Question 976781: how- do you solve the following equation:
1/2y = -7
Answer by Alan3354(69443) About Me  (Show Source):
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how- do you solve the following equation:
1/2y = -7
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If you mean
(1/2)y = -7
Multiply by 2.
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If you mean
1/(2y) = -7
Multiply by 2y
Divide by -14