Question

Twelve less than a number y is 8? Please help

Answer 1

Answer: Y = 20

Explanation:

The equation to solve this problem is y - 12 = 8

In order to solve the equation you need to add 12 to each side -

Y = 20

You can then check your work - 12 less than 20 equals 8. This is correct, so you know that your answer is correct.

Answer 2

The answer is y = 20

Explanation:

To find this, we need to turn it into an equation. Then we can follow the order of operations to solve.

y - 12 = 8

y = 20