SOLUTION: I got -63/16 as an answer but i don't know how to check it. the problem is, y/9=-7/16! HELP! thanks a billion :)

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Question 492519: I got -63/16 as an answer but i don't know how to check it. the problem is,
y/9=-7/16! HELP! thanks a billion :)
Answer by ankor@dixie-net.com(22740) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
y%2F9 = -7%2F16
cross multiply
16y = -7*9
16y = -63
Substitute your answer for y
16(-63%2F16) = -63
cancel 16 and you have:
-63 = -63, confirms your solution