Question

Solve -3y + 14 + y = 12

Answer 1

= 1

Explanation:

-3y+y+14=12

-2y = 12-14

-2y= -2 divide both sides by -2

y= 1

Answer 2

y = 1

General Formulas and Concepts:

Pre-Algebra

Order of Operations: BPEMDAS

1. Brackets
2. Parenthesis
3. Exponents
4. Multiplication
5. Division
6. Addition
7. Subtraction

• Left to Right

Equality Properties

• Multiplication Property of Equality
• Division Property of Equality
• Addition Property of Equality
• Subtraction Property of Equality

Algebra I

• Terms/Coefficients

Explanation:

Step 1: Define

-3y + 14 + y = 12

Step 2: Solve for y

1. Combine like terms [Addition]: -2y + 14 = 12
2. [Subtraction Property of Equality] Subtract 14 on both sides: -2y = -2
3. [Division Property of Equality] Divide -2 on both sides: y = 1