Respuesta :

Answer:

y = -4

Step-by-step explanation:

First Distribute

-8y - 72 = -40

Add 72 to both sides

-8y = 32

Divide both sides by -8

y = -4

Answer:

y= -4

Step-by-step explanation:

-8(y+9)=-40

-8y-72=-40

    +72 +72

-8y=32

/-8   /-8

y= -4