Solve the equation for y

-4 (y - 2) = - 8

y = ?

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-4 (y - 2) = - 8

Use the distributive property

(-4) (y) + (-4) (-2) = - 8

-4y + 8 = - 8

Then, subtract 8 from both sides

-4y + 8 - 8 = - 8 - 8

-4y = - 16

Divide both sides by - 4

-4y/-4 = - 16/-4

y = 4

Best of luck!