Solve for y.

Question

y/–2+1 = 2

y =

Answer 1

To solve for \( y \) in the equation

\[ \frac{y}{-2} + 1 = 2, \]

first, subtract 1 from both sides:

\[ \frac{y}{-2} = 2 - 1, \] \[ \frac{y}{-2} = 1. \]

Now, multiply both sides by -2 to isolate \( y \):

\[ y = 1 \cdot (-2), \] \[ y = -2. \]

Thus, the solution is

\[ \boxed{-2}. \]