Question

Solve: 31 - 8(y+5) =7

Answer 1

31-8y-40=7
-8y-9=7
-8y=7+9
Y=16/-8

Final answer is y= -2

Answer 2

y = -2

General Formulas and Concepts:

Pre-Algebra

Order of Operations: BPEMDAS

1. Brackets
2. Parenthesis
3. Exponents
4. Multiplication
5. Division
6. Addition
7. Subtraction

• Left to Right

Equality Properties

• Multiplication Property of Equality
• Division Property of Equality
• Addition Property of Equality
• Subtraction Property of Equality

Explanation:

Step 1: Define

Identify

31 - 8(y + 5) = 7

Step 2: Solve for y

1. [Subtraction Property of Equality] Subtract 31 on both sides: -8(y + 5) = -24
2. [Division Property of Equality] Divide -8 on both sides: y + 5 = 3
3. [Subtraction Property of Equality] Subtract 5 on both sides: y = -2