Solve for y 1/4y+3=-7

14y+3=-7

Combine 14 and y.

y4+3=-7

Move all terms not containing y to the right side of the equation.

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Subtract 3 from both sides of the equation.

y4=-7-3

Subtract 3 from -7.

y4=-10

Multiply both sides of the equation by 4.

4⋅y4=4⋅-10

Simplify both sides of the equation.

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Cancel the common factor of 4.

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Cancel the common factor.

4⋅y4=4⋅-10

Rewrite the expression.

y=4⋅-10

Multiply 4 by -10.

y=-40

Solve for y 1/4y+3=-7