Question

-3(y+4)=21
solve for y
show all work please , thank u

Answer 1

Distribute negative 3 to y and 4. After distributing you should have -3y+-12=21. 21 plus 12 equals 33. 33 divides by negative 3 equals negative 11.

Answer 2

expand the brackets first
-3y-12=21
add 12
-3y=33
divide by -3
y= -11