Question

solution for 5y+2y = -24

Answer 1

7y=-24
y= -24/7
 You have to add the two vaiables and then divide to get the y by itself.

Answer 2

Simplifying
5y+2y= -24

Combine Like Terms
Y
7y=-24

Solving
7y=-24

Solving for variable 'y'

Move all terms containing y to the left, all other terms to the right.

Divide each side by '7'
Y=-3.428571429

Answer

Y= -3.428571429