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5y+40=y
Multiply both sides of the equation by 5.
5y+40-y=0
Subtract y from both sides.
4y+40=0
Combine 5y and -y to get 4y.
4y=-40
Subtract 40 from both sides. Anything subtracted from zero gives its negation.
y=\frac{-40}{4}
Divide both sides by 4.
y=-10
Divide -40 by 4 to get -10.