Question

solve (in your mind):

\\\frac{1}{4} - y = 9\\

answer

example: \\(x=3; x=5\\)

Explanation:

Isolate the variable term

$$ -y = 9 - \frac{1}{4} $$

Simplify the constant side

$$ -y = \frac{36}{4} - \frac{1}{4} = \frac{35}{4} $$

Solve for y

$$ y = -\frac{35}{4} $$

Answer:

Solve (in your mind):

$$\frac{1}{4} - y = 9$$

Answer <blank>\(y = -\frac{35}{4}\)</blank>