17y=-7
Multiply both sides of the equation by 7.
7⋅17⋅y=7⋅-7
Simplify 7⋅17⋅y.
Cancel the common factor of 7.
Cancel the common factor.
7⋅17⋅y=7⋅-7
Rewrite the expression.
1⋅y=7⋅-7
1⋅y=7⋅-7
Multiply y by 1.
y=7⋅-7
y=7⋅-7
Multiply 7 by -7.
y=-49
y=-49
Solve for y 1/7y=-7