How do I factor out the coefficient of the variable ex. 1/4y+3/8

Question

How do I factor out the coefficient of a variable ex. 1/4y+3/8

Answer 1

You've written an expression, but not an equation. I will make it into an equation...

1/4y+3/8 (expression)

1/4y+3/8 = 0 (equation)

Now it can be simplified/solved

1/4y+3/8 = 0

(1/4)y = -3/8

Multiply both sides by 4:

y = -12/8 = -3/2