Answer
y= -$\frac{1}{8}$
Work Step by Step
Add $\frac{1}{8}$ to both sides of the equation to isolate the variable.
-$\frac{1}{8}$+y=-$\frac{1}{4}$
y=-$\frac{1}{4}$+$\frac{1}{8}$
y=-$\frac{2}{8}$+$\frac{1}{8}$
y=-$\frac{1}{8}$
Check the answer.
-$\frac{1}{8}$+(-$\frac{1}{8}$)=-$\frac{1}{4}$
-$\frac{2}{8}$=-$\frac{1}{4}$
-$\frac{1}{4}$=-$\frac{1}{4}$
