Question

Solve the equation -2y + 6 =-12

Answer 1

-2y + 6 = -12 (subtract 6 from both sides to get the y-term alone)

-2y = -18 (divide both sides by -2 to get y alone)

y = 9 (this is your answer)

Answer 2

`- 2y + 6 = - 12 \\ - 2y = - 12 - 6 \\ - 2y = - 18 \\ y = ( - 18)/( - 2) \\ y = 9`