The difference between - 5y+1 and 3y+2 is equal to - 9. find y

Step-by-step explanation:

(-5y+1) - (3y+2) = - 9

(-5y-3y) + (1-2) = - 9

-8y - 1 = - 9

-8y = - 8

y = 1

the difference between the 2 expressions is

- 5y + 1 - (3y + 2) = - 9

- 5y + 1 - 3y - 2 = - 9

- 8y - 1 = - 9 (add 1 to both sides)

- 8y = - 8 (divide both sides by - 8)

y = 1