Question

Solve the question: 3(.5y-6)=12​

Answer 1

y = 20.

Explanation:

Distribute:

`3(0.5y)-3(6)=12`

`1.5y-18=12`

Add 18 to both sides:

`1.5y-18+18=12+18`

`1.5y=30`

Solve for y:

`(1.5y)/(1.5)=(30)/(1.5)`

`y=20`