Find the reciprocal.
--y = 3
A) y = -1
B) y = -3
C) y = 3
D) y = 0

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The reciprocal of a number is 1 divided by that number. In this case, the equation is -y = 3 can be rewritten as y = -3 (by dividing both sides by -1). Thus, the reciprocal of -3 is -1/3. However, since the answer choices only give us y values, we need to choose the option that represents the reciprocal of -3, which is y = -3 (option B). The reciprocal of a number is 1 divided by the number. In this case, the reciprocal of -y = 3 is -1/3. Therefore, the correct choice is B, which is the closest option to -1/3.

Find the Reciprocal. --Y = 3