To solve the linear equation \(-2y - 2 = 17\), follow these steps:
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Add 2 to both sides to isolate the term with \(y\): \[ -2y - 2 + 2 = 17 + 2 \] This simplifies to: \[ -2y = 19 \]
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Divide both sides by -2 to solve for \(y\): \[ y = \frac{19}{-2} \] This simplifies to: \[ y = -\frac{19}{2} \]
Thus, the solution to the equation \(-2y - 2 = 17\) is: \[ y = -\frac{19}{2} \]