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Solve for y in the following equation: -4y + 8 = 9

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Answer:

y = -
(1)/(4)

Explanation:

-4y + 8 = 9

subtract 8 from both sides:

-4y = 1

divide both sides by -4:

y = -
(1)/(4)

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