Solve for y
5/8y = -1

y = -8/5

Step-by-step explanation:

Step 1: Write equation

5/8y = -1

Step 2: Solve for y

Divide both sides by 5/8: y = -8/5

Step 3: Check

Plug in y to verify it's a solution.

Substitute: 5/8(-8/5) = -1Multiply: -40/40 = -1Divide: -1 = -1

When rates are expressed as a quantity of 1, such as 2 feet per second or 5 miles per hour, they are called unit rates. if you have a multiple-unit rate such as 120 students for every 3 buses, and want to find the single-unit rate, write a ratio equal to the multiple-unit rate with 1 as the second term.