Question

How do you solve 8(y-7) = -16

Answer 1

8 (y - 7) = - 16

Divide by 8 on both sides

y - 7 = - 2

Add 7 to both sides

y = 5

Answer 2

y = 5

Explanation:

8(y-7) = -16

Divide each side by 8

8(y-7)/8 = -16/8

y-7 = -2

Add 7 to each side

y -7+7 = -2+7

y = 5