Question

-3=12y-5(2y-7). Solve for y

Answer 1

y = -19

Explanation:

-3 = 12y -5(2y - 7)

distribute -5 to (2y -7)

-3 = 12y - 10y + 35

subtract 35 from both sides and simplify

-38 = 2y

divide both sides by 2 to isolate y

-19 = y

Answer 2

1. distribute the parentheses.
-3=12y-10y+35

2. Move the constants to the other side
-3-35=12y-10y

3. Subtract the terms
-38=2y

4. Divide by 2 to get y by itself
y=-19