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Translating Product Statements in Financial Summaries

In a corporate budget report, a line item describes a relationship stating: '143 is the product of -11 and y.' Based on standard algebraic procedures, describe how to translate this specific sentence into a mathematical equation. In your description, identify which mathematical symbol replaces the word 'is,' explain which operation is indicated by the word 'product,' and name the specific property of equality that must be applied to solve for y.

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