Question

I’m really stuck on this problem. please explain the work!

4y-70=12y+2


thanks :)

Answer 1

y = -9

Explanation:

4y - 70 = 12y + 2

Add 70 to both sides

4y - 70 + 70 = 12y + 2 + 70

simplify

4y = 12y + 72

subtact 12y from both sides

4y - 12y = 12y + 72 - 12y

simplify

-8y = 72

divide both sides by -8

-8y divided by -8 = 72 divided by -8

solve

y = -9

Answer 2

You’re answer for this problem will be -9