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Solve the following linear equation.

-2y-8=15

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To solve the equation \(-2y - 8 = 15\), follow these steps:

  1. Add 8 to both sides: \[ -2y - 8 + 8 = 15 + 8 \] \[ -2y = 23 \]

  2. Divide both sides by -2: \[ y = \frac{23}{-2} \] \[ y = -\frac{23}{2} \]

So, the solution to the equation is: \[ y = -\frac{23}{2} \]