What is the value y of - 3 (y-5) = 24

Y = - 3

distribute - 3 through parentheses

which will now be - 3y+15=24

the you subtract 15

-3y=9 divide - 3

then solve for y

so y = - 3

-3 (y-5) = 24

Multiply the number outside of the parenthesis with the numbers inside the parenthesis

-3y+15=24

Subtract 15 from both sides so that it cancels out the positive 15.

-3y=9

Divide both sides by - 3 so that the only thing remaining on the left side is the variable x.

Final Answer: x = - 3