Question

Solve for y -3(y+5)=15

Answer 1

y = -15

Explanation:

y -3(y+5)=15 (distribute -3 into the parentheses)

y + y(-3)+5(-3)=15

y-3y-15=15

-2y -15 = 15 (add 15 to both sides)

-2y = 15 + 15

-2y = 30 (divide both sides by -2)

y = 30 / -2 = -15

Answer 2

y=-10

Explanation:

y+5=-5

y=-10