Question 183086

{{{-7y-8y=-15}}} Start with the given equation.



{{{-15y=-15}}} Combine like terms on the left side. Note: -7y-8y combines to -15y NOT -y



{{{y=(-15)/(-15)}}} Divide both sides by {{{-15}}} to isolate {{{y}}}.



{{{y=1}}} Reduce.



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Answer:


So the answer is {{{y=1}}}