SOLUTION: -(6y+2)-(-5y-5)=-5

Algebra ->  Equations -> SOLUTION: -(6y+2)-(-5y-5)=-5      Log On


   

Question 178296: -(6y+2)-(-5y-5)=-5
Answer by jim_thompson5910(35256) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!

-%286y%2B2%29-%28-5y-5%29=-5 Start with the given equation.


-6y-2%2B5y%2B5=-5 Distribute.


-y%2B3=-5 Combine like terms on the left side.


-y=-5-3 Subtract 3 from both sides.


-y=-8 Combine like terms on the right side.


y=%28-8%29%2F%28-1%29 Divide both sides by -1 to isolate y.


y=8 Reduce.


----------------------------------------------------------------------

Answer:

So the answer is y=8