Question

Y + 5 = -4(x + 1)

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Answer 1

Explanation:

Add '-5' to each side of the equation.

5 + -5 + Y = -4 + -5 + -4x

Combine like terms: 5 + -5 = 0

0 + Y = -4 + -5 + -4x

Y = -4 + -5 + -4x

Combine like terms: -4 + -5 = -9

Y = -9 + -4x

Simplifying

Y = -9 + -4x

Y=-13x

Answer 2

y= -4x-9

Explanation:

first you distribute the -4: y+5= -4x-4

then you subtract 5 from both sides to isolate the variable but keep the equation balanced: y= -4x-9