Question

Solve the following equation: -4(y - 2) = 12 *

1 point
y = 1
y = 5
y = -1
y = -5
y = 14

Answer 1

-4y+8=12

-4y=12-8

-4y=4

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

Explanation:

Step 1: Define

Identify

-4(y - 2) = 12

Step 2: Solve for y

1. [Division Property of Equality] Divide -4 on both sides: y - 2 = -3
2. [Addition Property of Equality] Add 2 on both sides: y = -1