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Apply inverse operations to isolate y.
y=-1/2x
To solve the given literal equation for y, we will use the Properties of Equality to apply inverse operations on the equation. Remember, only like terms can be combined.
.LHS /(- 10).=.RHS /(- 10).
a/b=.a /5./.b /5.
Put minus sign in front of fraction
a/b=1/b* a