Question Solve the equation y=−7 Evaluate −8y=42−2yMove the variable to the left side −8y+2y=42Add the terms More Steps Evaluate −8y+2yCollect like terms by calculating the sum or difference of their coefficients (−8+2)yAdd the numbers −6y −6y=42Change the signs on both sides of the equation 6y=−42Divide both sides 66y=6−42Divide the numbers y=6−42Solution More Steps Evaluate 6−42Reduce the numbers 1−7Calculate −7 y=−7 Show Solution Rewrite the equation Rewrite in standard form Rewrite in slope-intercept form y=−7 Evaluate −8y=42−2yMove the variable to the left side −6y=42Multiply both sides 6y=−42Solution y=−7 Show Solution Graph