Question

what is the solution of the equation -3(y-1)+2=-5(y+1)-7?

Answer 1

-3(y-1)+2=-5(y+1)-7
distribute the -3 and the -5
-3y + 3 + 2 = -5y - 5 - 7
move all the y terms to one side
-3y + 5y = -5 - 7 + 2 + 3
combine like terms
2y = -7
solve for y