document.write( "Question 215012: 12=y-3y \n" ); document.write( "
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\"12=y-3y\" Start with the given equation.\r
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\n" ); document.write( "\n" ); document.write( "\"12=-2y\" Combine like terms.\r
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\n" ); document.write( "\n" ); document.write( "\"%2812%29%2F%28-2%29=y\" Divide both sides by \"-2\" to isolate \"y\".\r
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\n" ); document.write( "\n" ); document.write( "\"-6=y\" Reduce.\r
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\n" ); document.write( "\n" ); document.write( "\"y=-6\" Rearrange the equation.\r
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\n" ); document.write( "\n" ); document.write( "So the solution is \"y=-6\"
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