Simplify \(y-47y\) to \(-46y\).
\[-46y=1\times y-\]
Subtract \(-46y\) from both sides.
\[0=1\times y-46y\]
Simplify \(1\times y\) to \(y\).
\[0=y-46y\]
Simplify \(y-46y\) to \(-45y\).
\[0=-45y\]
Divide both sides by \(-45\).
\[0=y\]
Switch sides.
\[y=0\]
y=0