Question

Solve: 8- (y + 3) = 11
y = 6
y = 3
y=0
y = -6​

Answer 1

y = - 6

Explanation:

Given

8 - (y + 3) = 11 ← distribute and simplify left side

8 - y - 3 = 11

5 - y = 11 ( subtract 5 from both sides )

- y = 6 ( multiply both sides by - 1 )

y = - 6