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What does -8(y+9)=-40



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Answer:

y= -4

Explanation:

-8(y+9)=-40

-8y-72=-40

+72 +72

-8y=32

/-8 /-8

y= -4

User Simon Warta
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Answer:

y = -4

Explanation:

First Distribute

-8y - 72 = -40

Add 72 to both sides

-8y = 32

Divide both sides by -8

y = -4

User Shantanoo K
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