Question

-3(y-5) = 24 what is y

Answer 1

Answer: -3

Step-by-step explanation:y=-3

-3(-3-5)

-3(-8)

Negative times Negative is positive:

hence, 24

Answer 2

`y = - 9`

Explanation:

`- 3(y - 5) = 24 \\ - 3y + 15 = 24 \\ - 3y = 24 - 15 \\ - 3y = 9 \\ ( - 3y)/( - 3) = (9)/(3) \\ - y = 9 \\ y = - 9`