Question

11 subtracted from the sum of 7y and 2y is -38

Answer 1

7y+2y-11=-38
9y=11-38
9y=-27
y=-27/9
y=-3

Answer 2

(7y+2y)-11=-38
9y-11=-38
9y=-38+11
9y= -27
y= -27/9
y= -3