Question

Difference between y and 23 is 12

Answer 1

`y=11`

Explanation:

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`23 - y` (Difference means subtraction)

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`23 - y = 12` (Subtract 12 from 23)

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`y = 11` (The difference from 23 - 12)

Answer 2

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Answer:

y=11

Explanation:

Let's set up an equation.

"difference between y and 23" tells us to subtract y from 23, so we'll do just that.

23-y=12

Now subtract 23 from both sides

-y=-11

Divide both sides by -1

y=11 "We solved for the variable"

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