Question

Solve for y.

-2(y - 1) = 9.

Answer 1

y=3.5

Explanation:

Open parenthesis:

-2y+2=9

Put all like terms on one side:

-2y=9-2

-2y=-7

Simplify:

y=3.5

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Answer 2

y is -7/2

Explanation:

-2(y-1)=9

y-1=9/-2

=-9/2

y= -9/2+1

= -9/2+2/2

= -7/2