What is the solution to y + 7 = -9 A. y = -16 B. y = -2 C. y = 2 D. y = 16

A. y = -16

Step-by-step explanation:

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What we do to one side of the equation we have to do to the other.

y + 7 = -9

We have to get y by itself so we have to get rid of the seven by doing the opposite of what it says

The opposite of addition is subtraction so we subtract 7 from both sides

y + 7 - 7 = -9 - 7

Solve

y + 0 = -16

Simplify

y = -16

The answer is A. y = -16

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