Verify that the given value is a solution to the equation.
$y=-2;5y+4=14$

• A. Solution
• B. Not a solution
• C. $y=-2$ is a solution for some values of $y$

Answer: (B)

Verified step by step guidance

1. Identify the given value and the equation: the value to verify is \(y = -2\), and the equation is \$5y + 4 = 14$.
2. Substitute the given value \(y = -2\) into the equation by replacing every \(y\) with \(-2\), resulting in \$5(-2) + 4 = 14$.
3. Simplify the left side of the equation: multiply \(5\) by \(-2\) to get \(-10\), so the expression becomes \(-10 + 4\).
4. Add \(-10\) and \(4\) to simplify the left side further, which gives \(-6\).
5. Compare the simplified left side \(-6\) with the right side \(14\); since they are not equal, conclude that \(y = -2\) is not a solution to the equation.