Question

Solve the equation -8 = 3y - 2

Answer 1

Y=-2

Explanation:

3(-2)-2=-8

Answer 2

-2

Explanation:

-8 = 3y - 2

+2 +2 :Add two to both sides to cancel out the negative two

-6 = 3y

3 3 :Divide both sides by 3 to cancel out the three in the three y to get y by itself

(-2 = y)

(y = -2) :Your answer should be -2