Question

Solve for y:-8-2y-2
1. 5
2. -5
3. 3
4. -3

Answer 1

• Option 2 = -5

Step-by-step Step-by-step explanation:

`\sf -8 - 2y - 2`

on solving,we get:

`\sf -8 - 2y - 2 = 0`

combining like terms:

`\sf -10 - 2y = 0`

Adding 10 to both sides:

`\sf -10 + 10 - 2y = 0 + 10`

`\sf -2y = 10`

Dividing both sides by -2

`\sf (-2y)/(-2) = (10)/(-2 )`

`\sf y = - 5`

Hence, value of y is - 5 (Option 2)