Question

8 = 3y - 12 - 8y What is the value of y?

Answer 1

hey there!

3y-8y = 12+8

=> -5y=20

=> -y = 20/5

=>
`\fbox{y=-4}`

Hope this helps you :)

Answer 2

y = -4

Explanation:

8 = 3y - 12 - 8y

Combine like terms

8 = -5y -12

Add 12 to each side

8+12 - 5y-12+12

20 = -5y

Divide each side by -5

20/-5 = -5y/-5

-4 =y