Answer:
y = -13/16
Step-by-step explanation:
Given:
0.8y+0.25= -0.4
To Find:
Solve for y
Solution:
Multiply both sides by 100
[tex]0.8y\cdot \:100+0.25\cdot \:100=-0.4\cdot \:100[/tex]
Simplify
[tex]80y+25=-40[/tex]
Subtract 25 from both sides
[tex]80y+25-25=-40-25[/tex]
Simplify
[tex]80y=-65[/tex]
Divide both sides by 80
[tex]\frac{80y}{80}=\frac{-65}{80}[/tex]
Simplify
[tex]y=-\frac{13}{16}[/tex]
Thus, y = -13/16
or in decimal form it equal y = -0.8125
~Lenvy~
