Answer:
[tex]y = - 7[/tex]
Solving steps:
=> 26=-12y-9+7y
Step 1: Simplify both sides of the equation.
make y the subject of formula
=> 26=−12y+−9+7y
=> 26=(−12y+7y)+(−9)
Combine like terms
=> 26=−5y+−9
=> 26=−5y−9
Step 2: Flip the equation.
=> −5y−9=26
Step 3: Add 9 to both sides.
=> −5y−9+9=26+9
=> −5y=35
Step 4: Divide both sides by -5.
.=> [tex] \frac{ - 5y}{ - 5} = \frac{35}{ - 5} [/tex]
=> y = - 7
