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Solve for y
-9y-18=9(y + 8)

User Rodalm
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Answer:

y=-5

Explanation:

1) Distribute 9 through the parenthesis: -9y-18=9y+72

2) Move variable to the left side and change its sign: -9y-9y-18=72

3) Move constant to the right side and change its sign: -9y-9y=72+18

4) Collect the like terms and add the numbers: -18y=90

5) Divide both sides of the equation by -18: y=-5

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