16y=9
Multiply both sides of the equation by 6.
6⋅16⋅y=6⋅9
Simplify 6⋅16⋅y.
Cancel the common factor of 6.
Cancel the common factor.
6⋅16⋅y=6⋅9
Rewrite the expression.
1⋅y=6⋅9
1⋅y=6⋅9
Multiply y by 1.
y=6⋅9
y=6⋅9
Multiply 6 by 9.
y=54
y=54
Solve for y 1/6y=9