Question

How do you solve -3y+12=-48

Answer 1

-3y+12=-48
Move 12 to the other side of the equation by subtracting and cancelling out 12
-3y=-36
Then divide by -3 to both sides to get Y by itself
Y=12
A Negative multiplied by a negative equals a positive.

Answer 2

20

Explanation:

-3y+12=-48 1) Subtract 12 from both sides

1) -3y+12=-48

-12 -12

2) -3y=-60 2) Divide both sides by -3

-3 -3

3) y=20