Question

Solve for y. 3y – 12 = –6                                           A. –54          B. 2          C. 18          D. –6

Answer 1

3y - 12 = -6
3y = 6                 | Add 12 to both sides
 y = 2                  | Divide by 3 on both sides


Answer: y = 2 (Answer B)

Answer 2

3y=-6+12. Combine like terms. So 3y=6 y=6/3. Divide. Y=2. So the answer will be B.2.