Question

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Answer 1

y = -3

Explanation:

First, we distribute -3 to y and -5.

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

-3y + 15 = 24

We then subtract 15 from both sides.

-3y +15 -15 = 24 - 15

-3y = 9

Finally, we divide each side by -3.

-3y/-3 = 9/-3

= y = -3