Question

Solve. 5 (y-1)+6= -9

Answer 1

5(y-1)+6=-9
5y-6 + 6= -9
5y=-9
y=-9/5 or -1.8

Answer 2

y=-2

Explanation:

5 (y-1)+6= -9

Subtract 6 from each side

5 (y-1)+6-6= -9-6

5 ( y-1) = -15

Divide by 5

5(y-1)/5 = -15/5

y-1 = -3

Add 1 to each side

y-1+1 = -3+1

y = -2