SOLUTION: 12=y-3y

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Question 215012: 12=y-3y
Found 2 solutions by jim_thompson5910, drj:
Answer by jim_thompson5910(35256) About Me  (Show Source):
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12=y-3y Start with the given equation.


12=-2y Combine like terms.


%2812%29%2F%28-2%29=y Divide both sides by -2 to isolate y.


-6=y Reduce.


y=-6 Rearrange the equation.


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Answer:


So the solution is y=-6

Answer by drj(1380) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
12=y-3y

12=-2y

Divide by -2 to both sides of equation

12%2F-2=-2y%2F-2

y=-6 (ANSWER)

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