Question

y - (-9) = 8?

I am confused

Answer 1

Answer:

y = -1

Step-by-step explanation:

y - ( - 9) = 8

y + 9 = 8

y = 8 - 9

y = -1

- ( - turns to + because you are subtracting a negative number

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Answer 2

Answer:

y = -1

General Formulas and Concepts:

Pre-Algebra

Order of Operations: BPEMDAS

1. Brackets
2. Parenthesis
3. Exponents
4. Multiplication
5. Division
6. Addition
7. Subtraction

• Left to Right  

Equality Properties

• Multiplication Property of Equality
• Division Property of Equality
• Addition Property of Equality
• Subtraction Property of Equality

Step-by-step explanation:

Step 1: Define

Identify

y - (-9) = 8

Step 2: Solve for y

1. Simplify:                                                                                                             y + 9 = 8
2. [Subtraction Property of Equality] Subtract 9 on both sides:                        y = -1