Solve the equation - 8 = 3y - 2

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Karen Hanna

Mathematics

4 January, 20:22

Solve the equation - 8 = 3y - 2

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Leanna Dennis · Answer 1

Y=-2

Step-by-step explanation:

3 (-2) - 2=-8

Freddy Heath · Answer 2

-2

Step-by-step explanation:

-8 = 3y - 2

+2 + 2 : Add two to both sides to cancel out the negative two

-6 = 3y

3 3 : Divide both sides by 3 to cancel out the three in the three y to get y by itself

(-2 = y)

(y = - 2) : Your answer should be - 2