Answer:
y = 49 1/3
Step-by-step explanation:
1/8y-2/3=5.5
1/8y = 5.5 + 2/3
multiply both sides by 8:
y = 8(5.5 + 2/3) = 44 + 16/3 = 44 + 5 1/3 = 49 1/3
