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What is the first step to solving the equation 12 - y = 18?

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Answer:

No real "first step" as there are many ways to do it. If I were to do it, I would add the y to the other side to make it positive. This thus eliminates any negative variables in the equation

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Answer:

subtract 12 from 18

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