Question

-(4y+2)-(-3y-8)=-1

Answer 1

-4y-2+3y+8=-1 I use the distributive property

Answer 2

Now do we see any like terms

Answer 3

-4y+3y+8-2=-1 i put my like terms together

Answer 4

-y+6=-1

Answer 5

Solve for -y by subtracting on both sides: -y=-1-6=-7

Answer 6

so since -y=-7 then y=7