Question

Solve for y. Y-(5)=-7

Answer 1

y - (5)= -7
add five to both sides
y= -2

CHECK:
-2 - 5= -7
-7= -7

ANSWER: y= -2

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Answer 2

Hello there!

y - (5) = -7

Remove the parentheses

y - 5 = -7

Then add 5 on both sides

y - 5 + 5 = -7 + 5

y = -2

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