Solve for y.
-5y - 9 = -(y - 1)
answer choices:
a. -1/2
b. -2 1/2
c. -2
d. -2/5
i am brain-dead. : |

-5y - 9 = -(y - 1)

First, simplify your brackets. / Your problem should look like: 
Second, regroup the terms. / Your problem should look like: 
Third, add 5y to both sides. / Your problem should look like: 
Fourth, simplify 1 - y + 5y to 1 + 4y. / Your problem should look like: 
Fifth, subtract 1 from both sides. / Your problem should look like: 
Sixth, subtract -9 - 1 to get -10. / Your problem should look like: 
Seventh, divide both sides by 4. / Your problem should look like: 
Eighth, simplify  to  / Your problem should look like: 
Ninth, switch your sides. / Your problem should look like: 

y = 
Answer as decimal: y = -2.5

Is there any commas or anything