Question

Solve for y.
-2y + 5 =-11
O y = 8
O y=3
y=-3
y = -8

Answer 1

you always work backwards, so:
-11+5=-6
-6/-2=-3
y = -3 !! hope this helps :)

Answer 2

y = 8
-2y = -16
Divide both by negative 2 and you’ll get a positive