-5y=-44

To solve the equation \(-5y = -44\), you can isolate \(y\) by dividing both sides by \(-5\):

\[ y = \frac{-44}{-5} \]

Now, simplify the right side:

\[ y = \frac{44}{5} \]

So, the solution is:

\[ y = 8.8 \quad \text{or} \quad y = \frac{44}{5} \]