Question

Solve for y.

–5(y − 3) − 10 = –6y

y =

Answer 1

y = -5

Explanation:

–5(y − 3) − 10 = –6y

First, open up the brackets.

-5y + 15 - 10 = -6y

-5y + 5 = -6y

Move y to the same side. ( when you move the numbers to the opposite side , be aware of changing the negatives and positives )

-5y + 6y = -5

y = -5

Answer 2

y = - 5

Explanation:

–5(y − 3) − 10 = -6y

-5y + 15 - 10 = -6y

-5y + 5 = -6y

5 = - 6y + 5y

5 = -y

-5 = y