Question

`(1)/(3) (21y + 39) = -36`

Answer 1

1/3(21y+39)=-26 can be simplified into

7y +13 = -26

Next, subtract 13 from both sides

7y= -39

Now divide both sides by 7

Your answer is y=-39/7

Answer 2

y = -7

Explanation:

1/3 (21y+39) = -36

Distribute

7y +13 = -36

Subtract 13 from each side

7y+13-13 = -36-13

7y = -49

Divide each side by 7

7y/7 = -49/7

y = -7