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What is the solution to y-12=20

What is the solution to y-12=20-example-1

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Answer:Simplifying

y + -12 = 20


Reorder the terms:

-12 + y = 20


Solving

-12 + y = 20


Solving for variable 'y'.


Move all terms containing y to the left, all other terms to the right.


Add '12' to each side of the equation.

-12 + 12 + y = 20 + 12


Combine like terms: -12 + 12 = 0

0 + y = 20 + 12

y = 20 + 12


Combine like terms: 20 + 12 = 32

y = 32


Simplifying

y = 32


User Kompot
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Hey there!

y-12=20

Add 12 to both sides. (do the inverse of subtraction, which is addition)

y=32

Check answer.

32-12=20 <=== checks out :)

I hope this helps!

~kaikers

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