\(\frac{5}{8} y = -1\)
First, change \(\frac{5}{8} y\) to \(\frac{5y}{8}\) / Your problem should look like: \(\frac{5y}{8} = -1\)
Second, multiply both sides by 8. / Your problem should look like: \(5y = -8\)
Third, divide both sides by 5. / Your problem should look like: \(y = -\frac{8}{5}\)
Answer as fraction: y = \(- \frac{8}{5}\)
Answer as decimal: -1.6
