48=-5y+8-y
enter only the value of the variable.

-48=-5y+8-y

First make y positive by * -1.

48 = 5y - 8 + y

5y + y - 8 = 48

6y - 8 = 48

ax = b formula - Take the - 8 to the other side.

6y - 8 + 8 = 48 + 8

6y = 56

x = b formula

Divide by 6:

6y / 6 = 56 / 6

Check the answer by substituting it into the original equation:

-48 =-59 (28 / 3) + 8 - (28 / 3)

good luck on your studies! : )

david edward.