Question

Solve the equation
-4(8+y)=9

Answer 1

`y = - (41)/(4) = - 10 (1)/(4) \\`

Explanation:

`-4(8+y)=9 \\ - 32 - 4y = 9 \\ - 4y = 9 + 32 \\ - 4y = 41 \\ \\ y = - (41)/(4) = - 10 (1)/(4)`

Answer 2

`-(41)/(4)`

Explanation:

-4(8+y)=9

Distribute:

-32-4y=9

Add 32 on both sides:

-4y=41

Divide -4 with 41:

y=-41/4