1. **State the problem:** Find the value of $y$ when given the expression $2(-4) + 3 + \frac{8}{-4}$. 2. **Write the expression:** $$y = 2(-4) + 3 + \frac{8}{-4}$$ 3. **Calculate each term:** - Multiply $2$ and $-4$: $$2 \times (-4) = -8$$ - The second term is $3$ (no change). - Divide $8$ by $-4$: $$\frac{8}{-4} = -2$$ 4. **Substitute the values back:** $$y = -8 + 3 + (-2)$$ 5. **Simplify step-by-step:** $$y = (-8 + 3) + (-2) = -5 + (-2)$$ 6. **Final addition:** $$y = -7$$ **Answer:** The value of $y$ is $-7$.