-12 = -3y How to Solve?

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Nathan BeDell asked Jan 4, 2023

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-12 = -3y

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Divide both sides by -3 and y = 4

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Answer:

y = 4

Explanation:

Given:

-12=-3y

Solve:

$\mathrm{Divide\:both\:sides\:by\:}-3$

(-3y)/(-3)=(-12)/(-3)

$\mathrm{Simplify}$

Note: Negative + Negative = positive

y = 4

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Vinayagam answered Jan 9, 2023

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