Question

What is 2y+3=3 (y+7)

Answer 1

2y+3=3(y+7)
-Use Distributive Property-
2y+3=3y+3(7)
2y+3=3y+21
-Minus 2y on both sides-
3=3y+21-2y
3=y+21
-Minus 21 on both sides-
y=3-21
y=-18

Answer 2

y=−18 and tell me if you need the step- by-step :)