Question 238597


{{{y+9-8y=65}}} Start with the given equation.



{{{-7y+9=65}}} Combine like terms on the left side.



{{{-7y=65-9}}} Subtract {{{9}}} from both sides.



{{{-7y=56}}} Combine like terms on the right side.



{{{y=(56)/(-7)}}} Divide both sides by {{{-7}}} to isolate {{{y}}}.



{{{y=-8}}} Reduce.



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Answer:


So the solution is {{{y=-8}}}