Question

Solve the equation

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

Answer 1

I'll get you started

-3(y-5)=15

-3(y-5)/(-3) = 15/(-3) ... Divide both sides by -3.

y - 5 = -5

y = ???

Answer 2

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Answer 3

good

Answer 4

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Answer 5

Check:

-3(y-5)=15

-3(0-5)=15 ... plug in y = 0

-3(-5) = 15

15 = 15 ... works

Answer 6

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