Question

Solve for y .

-9 = 3 / y

Simplify your answer as much as possible.

Answer 1

You said that -9 = 3/y

Multiply each side by  y :  -9y = 3

Multiply each side by -1 :  9y = -3

Divide each side by  9 :  y = -3/9

Simplify the fraction :     y = -1/3

Answer 2

1. -9 = 3/y
2. y = 3/-9
3. y = - 1/3