Question

How do u do this. Show work plz

Answer 1

First you multiply both sides by -4.

(y + 12) * (-4)
___________ = 5 (-4)
         -4

then you should simplify.

y + 12 = -20

subtract 12 from both sides to isolate the y.

y + 12 - 12 = -20 -12

-20 minus 12 is -32. 

y = -32.

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