Question

Find the value of Ov-8 given that -11 v-4= 7.
Simplify your answer as much as possible.

Answer 1

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Answer:

-17

Explanation:

Solving for y, we find ...

-11y -4 = 7

-11y = 11 . . . . . . . add 4

y = -1 . . . . . . . . . divide by -11

Then the expression of interest has the value ...

9y -8 = 9(-1) -8 = -9 -8

9y -8 = -17