SOLUTION: -3(y-1)=9

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Question 100414: -3(y-1)=9
Found 2 solutions by jim_thompson5910, stanbon:
Answer by jim_thompson5910(35256)   (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
Start with the given equation


Distribute


Subtract 3 from both sides


Combine like terms on the right side


Divide both sides by -3 to isolate y



Divide

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Answer:
So our answer is

Answer by stanbon(75887)   (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
-3(y-1)=9
y-1 = -3
y = -2
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Cheers,
Stan H.

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