8 (y - 7) = - 16
Divide by 8 on both sides
y - 7 = - 2
Add 7 to both sides
y = 5
Answer:
Step-by-step explanation:
8(y-7) = -16
Divide each side by 8
8(y-7)/8 = -16/8
y-7 = -2
Add 7 to each side
y -7+7 = -2+7
