Identify the operation to perform to the equation to isolate the variable.
-$\frac{1}{3} y=\frac{4}{3}$
A) Multiply by $\frac{1}{3}$ or Divide by 3
B) Multiply by 3 or Divide by $\frac{1}{3}$
C) Multiply by $\frac{4}{3}$ or Divide by $\frac{3}{4}$
D) Multiply by 9 or Divide by 9

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To isolate $y$, you need to eliminate the fraction $\frac{1}{3}$ that is multiplying $y$. Multiplying both sides of the equation by 3 or dividing both sides by $\frac{1}{3}$ achieves this.

Identify the Operation to Perform to the Equation to Isolate 13y=43\frac{1}{3} y=\frac{4}{3}31​y=34​

Identify the Operation to Perform to the Equation to Isolate $\frac{1}{3} y=\frac{4}{3}$