−8(−4y−2)=−5y+7
Divide both sides by 37: y=−937
Step 1 :−8(−4y−2)=−5y+7
Step 2 :Distribute −8 to both terms inside the parentheses: 32y+16=−5y+7
Step 3 :Add 5y to both sides: 37y+16=7
Step 4 :Subtract 16 from both sides: 37y=−9
Step 5 :Divide both sides by 37: y=−937