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Basic Math Examples
17y=-4
Step 1
Multiply both sides of the equation by 7.
7(17y)=7⋅-4
Step 2
Step 2.1
Simplify the left side.
Step 2.1.1
Simplify 7(17y).
Step 2.1.1.1
Combine 17 and y.
7y7=7⋅-4
Step 2.1.1.2
Cancel the common factor of 7.
Step 2.1.1.2.1
Cancel the common factor.
7y7=7⋅-4
Step 2.1.1.2.2
Rewrite the expression.
y=7⋅-4
y=7⋅-4
y=7⋅-4
y=7⋅-4
Step 2.2
Simplify the right side.
Step 2.2.1
Multiply 7 by -4.
y=-28
y=-28
y=-28