Question

If -2(3y+5)=-4, find the value of 5y

Answer 1

Step 1: Divide both sides by -2


`3y+5= (-4)/(-2)`

Step 2: Simplify
`(4)/(-2)` to
`- (4)/(2)`


`3y+5=(4)/(2)`

Step 3: Simplify
`(4)/(2)` to 2

3y + 5 = 2

Step 4: Subtract 5 from both sides

3y = 2 - 5

Step 5: Simplify 2 - 5 to −3

3y = -3

Step 6: Divide both sides by 3


`y= -(3)/(3)`

Step 7: Cancel 3

y = -1

Done! :) your answer is y = -1 3