Answer: y = -8
Step-by-step explanation:
Given expression
3y + 5 = -19
Subtract 5 on both sides
3y + 5 - 5 = -19 - 5
3y = -24
Divide 3 on both sides
3y / 3 = -24 / 3
[tex]\boxed{y=-8}[/tex]
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