SOLUTION: What is the solution to -2x - 2=y when y=16

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Question 1117214: What is the solution to -2x - 2=y when y=16
Answer by josgarithmetic(39617) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
simply substitute.
-2x-2=16
x%2B1=-8
x=-9