Question

3(2y-3)-6=-12

i am in algebra 1.

Answer 1

Explanation:

here you go mate

step 1

3(2y-3)-6=-12 equation

step 2

3(2y-3)-6=-12 simplify

(3)(2y)+(3)(-3)+-6=-12

step 3

(3)(2y)+(3)(-3)+-6=-12 distribute

6y+(-9)+(-6)=-12

step 4

(6y)+(-9+-6)=-12 combine the terms

6y-15=-12

step 5

6y-15(+15)=-12(+15) add +15 to both sides

6y=3

step 6

6y/6=3/6

answer

y=1/2

Answer 2

y = 1/2

General Formulas and Concepts:

Pre-Algebra

Order of Operations: BPEMDAS

1. Brackets
2. Parenthesis
3. Exponents
4. Multiplication
5. Division
6. Addition
7. Subtraction

• Left to Right

Equality Properties

Explanation:

Step 1: Define

3(2y - 3) - 6 = -12

Step 2: Solve for y

1. Add 6 to both sides: 3(2y - 3) = -6
2. Divide 3 on both sides: 2y - 3 = -2
3. Add 3 to both sides: 2y = 1
4. Divide 2 on both sides: y = 1/2