How do you distribute a negative symbols

-5.90 = y

Step-by-step explanation:

12 (5 + 2y) = 4y - (5 - 9y)

1. Distribute

60 + 24y = 4y - 5 + 9y

2. Add like terms

60 + 24y = - 5 + 13y

3. Add 5 on both sides

60 + 24y + 5 = - 5 + 13y + 5

65 + 24y = 13y

4. Subtract 24y on both sides

65 + 24y - 24y = 13y - 24y

65 = - 11y

5. Divide - 11 on both sides

65/-11 = - 11y/-11

-5.90 = y