Question

solve for y.
-8y + 1 = -9y
y =

Explanation:

Step1: Add 9y to both sides

$-8y + 9y+1=-9y + 9y$
$y + 1=0$

Step2: Subtract 1 from both sides

$y+1 - 1=0 - 1$
$y=-1$

Answer:

$-1$