Solve the equation.
-$$5 - 8 ( y + 7 ) = 6 - 7 y$$
A) $\{ 6 \}$
B) $\{ - 57 \}$
C) $\{ 3 \}$
D) $\{ 55 \}$

Name: Solve the equation. -\[5 - 8 ( y + 7 ) = 6 - 7 y\] A) $\{ 6 \}$ B) $\{ - 57 \}$ C) $\{ 3 \}$ D) $\{ 55 \}$
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First, distribute the -8: $5 - 8y - 56 = 6 - 7y$. Simplify to $-8y - 51 = 6 - 7y$. Add 8y to both sides: $-51 = 6 + y$. Subtract 6 from both sides: $-57 = y$. Thus, the solution is $\{ -57 \}$.

Solve the Equation 5−8(y+7)=6−7y5 - 8 ( y + 7 ) = 6 - 7 y5−8(y+7)=6−7y

Solve the Equation $5 - 8 ( y + 7 ) = 6 - 7 y$