Question

-4y − 8y = 48

Answer 1

combine the like terms of -4y and -8y

Answer 2

sschuler, I am not understanding what you are talking about on how to work this out

Answer 3

Are you trying to find y?

Answer 4

I presume that is what they are asking for J. Money

Answer 5

none of the examples in my book show a problem like this one

Answer 6

I think y=12

Answer 7

So how would I break this down to work it out

Answer 8

By moving -8y to the other side which changes to -4y = 8y+48

Answer 9

so it is like the 48 comes from 4.12=48

Answer 10

Yeah but the only problem is y can also be -12 depending on which number you move to the other side.

Answer 11

Sorry not trying to be a pain but this kind of math is all new to me

Answer 12

It's ok I don't mind

Answer 13

Do you have any more questions

Answer 14

I am not understanding at all how to write this out and work it out sorry :(