4y+18=-8y+17 what's the answering

y = - 1/12

Step-by-step explanation:

4y+18=-8y+17

Add 8y to each side to get the variable on one side

4y+8y+18=-8y+8y+17

12y + 18 = 17

Subtract 18 from each side to get the constant on the other side

12y + 18-18 = 17-18

12y = -1

Divide each side by 12 to isolate the variable

12y/12 = -1/12

y = - 1/12