First, distribute. [tex]3y - 27 = 7y + 2[/tex] Subtract the 3y from both sides. [tex] - 27 = 4y + 2[/tex] Subtract 2 from both sides. [tex] - 29 = 4y[/tex] To get the variable by itself, divide by 4. [tex] - \frac{29}{4} = y[/tex] Your answer is: [tex]y = - \frac{29}{4} [/tex]
