Question

Whats the value of y? 3(4y+8)=-12

Answer 1

3(4y + 8) = -12

First, divide both sides by 3. / Your problem should look like: $4y + 8 = -\frac{12}{3}$
Second, since 4 goes into 3 to get 12, simplify $\frac{12}{3}$ to 4. / Your problem should look like: $4y + 8 = -4$
Third, subtract 8 from both sides. / Your problem should look like: $4y = -4 - 8$
Fourth, subtract -4 - 8 to get -12. / Your problem should look like: $4y = -12$
Fifth, divide both sides by 4. / Your problem should look like: $y = -\frac{12}{4}$
Sixth, simplify $\frac{12}{4}$ to 3. / Your problem should look like: $y = -3$

Answer: y = -3

Answer 2

3(4y+8)=−12

(3)(4y)+(3)(8)=−12(Distribute)

12y+24=−12

Subtract 24 from both sides.

12y+24−24=−12−24

12y=−36

Divide both sides by 12.

12y/12=−36/12

y=−3