Question

Need help on this one please.
Solve for y using the multiplication principle: y/5= -6?

Answer 1

(y)/(5)=-6

Multiply each term in the equation by 5.
(y)/(5)*5=-6*5

Cancel the common factor of 5 in the denominator of the first term (y)/(5) and the second term 5.
(y)/(<X>5<x>)*<X>5<x>=-6*5

Reduce the expression by removing the common factor of 5 in the denominator of the first term (y)/(5) and the second term 5.
y*1=-6*5

Multiply y by 1 to get y.
y=-6*5

Multiply -6 by 5 to get -30.
y=-30

Answer 2

Thank you Some. I am trying to do this in my own way but you make it look easier via your way :0)