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Complete the solution of the equation Find the value of y when x equals -8. 8x+8y=-48

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8x + 8y = -48
8(-8) + 8y = -48 (substitute)
-64 + 8y = -48 (simplify)
8y = 16 (Isolate y by adding 64 on both sides)
/8 /8 (Isolate y by dividing the coefficient on both sides)
y = 2

Therefore y = 2

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