Question

How do you solve `-8= - 2y - 18`?

Answer 1

`y = -5`

Explanation:

Perform the necessary mathematics to isolate `y` while keeping the equation balanced:

`-8 + 18 = -2y - 18 + 18`

`10 = -2y`

`10/-2 = (-2y)/-2`

`-5 = 1y`

`y = -5`