SOLUTION: -7(y-12)=-147 what is y?

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Question 813145: -7(y-12)=-147 what is y?
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-7(y-12)=-147 what is y?
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y is a variable.
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If you want to solve for y, you should say, "Solve for y."
-7(y-12)=-147
7(y-12) = 147
Divide by 7
y-12 = 21
Add 12
y = 33