To solve for [tex]\( y \)[/tex] in the equation:
[tex]\[ -59 = -\frac{y}{2} \][/tex]
follow these steps:
1. Recognize that we need to isolate [tex]\( y \)[/tex]. To do this, first remove the fraction by multiplying both sides of the equation by [tex]\(-2\)[/tex]:
[tex]\[ (-2) \times (-59) = (-2) \times \left(-\frac{y}{2}\right) \][/tex]
2. On the left side, multiply [tex]\(-2\)[/tex] and [tex]\(-59\)[/tex]:
[tex]\[ 118 = y \][/tex]
Therefore,
[tex]\[ y = 118 \][/tex]
Final simplified answer:
[tex]\[ y = 118 \][/tex]
