SOLUTION: -3(y-5)=24

Question 1101115: -3(y-5)=24
Found 2 solutions by Alan3354, rothauserc:
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Answer by rothauserc(4718) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
-3(y-5) = 24
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distribute the -3 and remove parenthesis
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-3y +15 = 24
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subtract 15 from both sides of =
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-3y = 9
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divide both sides of = by -3
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y = -3
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now check the answer with the original equation
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-3(-3-5) = 24
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-3 * -8 = 24
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24 = 24
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our answer checks
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