Question

If y = -1, what is - 3y - 9 equivalent to?​

Answer 1

Explanation:

-3(-1)-9

3-9=-6

-6≠-9

-6 is not equivalent to -9

Answer 2

-6

Explanation:

Plug in (-1) for y: -3(-1) - 9

Simplify: Negative x Negative = Positive

-3(-1) = 3 so... 3-9

3 - 9 = -6

-3y - 9 is equivalent to -6