Question

7(-2+y)-2(5+3y)=-19 .

Answer 1

$- 14 + 7y - 10 - 6y = - 19 \\ - 24 + y = - 19 \\ y = - 19 + 24 \\ y = 5$

Answer 2

-14+7y-10-6y=-19
7y-6y= -19+14+10
y=5