Precalculus Examples

$y = - \frac{1}{8}$

Step 1

The standard form of a linear equation is $A x + B y = C$ .

Step 2

Multiply both sides by $8$ .

$8 y = 8 (- \frac{1}{8})$

Step 3

Simplify the right side.

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Step 3.1

Cancel the common factor of $8$ .

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Step 3.1.1

Move the leading negative in $- \frac{1}{8}$ into the numerator.

$8 y = 8 (\frac{- 1}{8})$

Step 3.1.2

Cancel the common factor.

$8 y = 8 (\frac{- 1}{8})$

Step 3.1.3

Rewrite the expression.

$8 y = - 1$

Step 4