Question

Solve for y y-(-5)=-7

Answer 1

so,
y+5=-7
subtract both sides by -5
y=-7-5
y=-12

Answer 2

y - (-5) = -7
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Simplify
y + 5 = -7
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Subtract 5 from each side
y + 5 - 5 = -7 - 5
y = -12
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y = -12 is your answer