Question

8=16+(y-1)
how do i solve this?

Answer 1

y=2

Explanation:

8= 16y + 16

16-8= 16y

8= 16y

y= 2

Answer 2

y=-7 :)

Explanation:

remove the parentheses

8=16+y-1

subtract the numbers

8=15+y

move variable to the left-hand side and change it's sign

-y=15-8

subtract the numbers

-y=7

change the sides on both sides of the equation

y=-7

hope it help <3