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4(y + 1) = -8. Hey can u help me with this math problem

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Answer: Y= -3

Explanation:

4(y+1)=-8

First you need to distribute the 4:

4(y+1)=-8

4y+4=-8

Next you need to subtract 4 from both sides:

4y+4 =-8

4y+4-4=-8-4

Simplify:

4y=-8-4

4y=-12

Then Divide both sides by the same factor:

4y=-12

4y÷4 =-12÷4

Simplify:

4y÷4 =-12÷4

y=-12÷4

y=-3

Your Answer:

Y=-3