Solve using the multiplication principle.
-$$- \frac { 4 } { 21 } y = - \frac { 24 } { 35 }$$
A) $\frac { 18 } { 5 }$
B) $\frac { 45 } { 8 }$
C) $\frac { 9 } { 10 }$
D) $\frac { 8 } { 45 }$

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To solve for $y$, multiply both sides by the reciprocal of $-\frac{4}{21}$, which is $-\frac{21}{4}$. This gives $y = -\frac{24}{35} \times -\frac{21}{4} = \frac{18}{5}$.

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Solve Using the Multiplication Principle $- \frac { 4 } { 21 } y = - \frac { 24 } { 35 }$