Question

Find the value of g.

-6g + 36 = 12​

Answer 1

Explanation:

-6g + 36 = 12​

-6g = 12​ - 36 Subtract 36 from both sides

-6g = -24 Simplify

-g = -4 Divide both sides by 6 to isolate the variable

g = 4 Make the variable positive by multiplying both sides by a negative

Answer 2

`g = 4`

Explanation:

Hi there! I'm glad I was able to help you solve this equation!

Our first step in solving for the temporarily unknown variable is to subtract 36 from both sides. We do this so that the 36 on the left side cancels, and one important rule in algebra is that whatever is done to one side must be done to the other, in order to keep things even.

`-6g + 36 - 36 = 12 - 36\\-6g = -24\\`

Next, all we have to do is divide both sides of the remaining equation by -6.

`(-6g)/(-6) = (-24)/(-6) \\g = 4`

I know for a fact that my answer is correct after going by these steps, but in case YOU'RE skeptical about an answer after you solve an equation like this for yourself, all you have to do is plug in our now-known values into the variable space in our old equation, and if it still comes out to equal 12, then we know we're all set!

`-6 * 4 + 36 = 12`

I hope this helped you! If you have any other questions like this, feel free to leave a comment below! I'd be happy to help! :)