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What is the value of y in the equation 9 + y = 8?

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−1

User Onigunn
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Answer:

y = -1

Explanation:

This is a one-step equation. All you have to do is subtract the 9 from the left side to move it to the right side. This would give you an answer of y = -1.

User StephenWeiss
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y = -1

Get the variable on one side of the equation...

9 + y = 8

9 + y - 9 = 8 - 9

y = -1

User Kurasa
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