What is the value for p in x = -1/8y^2

0.2

Step-by-step explanation:

Simplifying

3y + -1 = 8y + -2

Reorder the terms:

-1 + 3y = 8y + -2

Reorder the terms:

-1 + 3y = -2 + 8y

Solving

-1 + 3y = -2 + 8y

Solving for variable 'y'.

Move all terms containing y to the left, all other terms to the right.

Add '-8y' to each side of the equation.

-1 + 3y + -8y = -2 + 8y + -8y

Combine like terms: 3y + -8y = -5y

-1 + -5y = -2 + 8y + -8y

Combine like terms: 8y + -8y = 0

-1 + -5y = -2 + 0

-1 + -5y = -2

Add '1' to each side of the equation.

-1 + 1 + -5y = -2 + 1

Combine like terms: -1 + 1 = 0

0 + -5y = -2 + 1

-5y = -2 + 1

Combine like terms: -2 + 1 = -1

-5y = -1

Divide each side by '-5'.

y = 0.2