5(8-y)=-(y-4)

asked by guest
on Sep 24, 2024 at 5:25 pm



You asked:

Solve the equation \(5 \cdot \left(8 - y\right) = -\left( y - 4 \right)\) for the variable \(y\).

MathBot Answer:

The solution is: \[y = 9\]


\[\begin{aligned}40 - 5 y &= 4 - y\\- 4 y &= -36\\y &= 9\end{aligned}\]