Question

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Which set of steps shows the solution to the equation 4y = –12? (5 points)


y = –12 – 4; y = 8
y = –12 ÷ (–4); y = 3
y = –12 – (–4); y = –8
y = –12 ÷ 4; y = –3

Answer 1

the last option is right. hope it helps

Answer 2

The correct option is 4.

Explanation:

The given equation is

`4y=-12`

According to the division property of equality: If a,b,c are three real numbers, then

`a=b\Rightarrow (a)/(c)=(b)/(c)`

Using division property of equality, divide the given equation by 4.

`(4y)/(4)=(-12)/(4)`

`(4y)/(4)=-12/ 4`

`y=-3`

The value of y is -3. Therefore the correct option is 4.