Find the solution of the equation$-2( y+3) = 7.$

Given :

Given equation is $-2(y+3)=$7.

To find :

We have to find the value of y.

Solution :

$-2(y+3)=$7

$-2(y)-2(3)=7$

$-2y-6=7$

$2y=-6-7$

$2y=-13$

y=$\frac{-13}{2}$

$y=-6.5$

Therefore, the value of y is $\frac{-13}{2} or -6.5.$  

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Updated on: 10-Oct-2022

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