Let's solve the equation step by step:
Start with the equation: \[ 248 - (y + 128) = 24 \]
Distribute the negative sign: \[ 248 - y - 128 = 24 \]
Combine like terms: \[ 120 - y = 24 \]
Isolate \(y\) by first subtracting 120 from both sides: \[ -y = 24 - 120 \]
Simplify the right side: \[ -y = -96 \]
Multiply both sides by -1 to solve for \(y\): \[ y = 96 \]
So, the solution is: \[ y = 96 \]
