8=16+(y-1)
how do i solve this?

y=-7 :)

Step-by-step explanation:

remove the parentheses

8=16+y-1

subtract the numbers

8=15+y

move variable to the left-hand side and change it's sign

-y=15-8

subtract the numbers

-y=7

change the sides on both sides of the equation

y=-7

hope it help <3

y=2

Step-by-step explanation:

8= 16y + 16

16-8= 16y

8= 16y

y= 2

the answer is (-4,-4)

hope this ! : d