Algebra 1: Common Core (15th Edition)

Published by Prentice Hall
ISBN 10: 0133281140
ISBN 13: 978-0-13328-114-9

Chapter 3 - Solving Inequalities - 3-3 Solving Inequalities Using Multiplication or Division - Practice and Problem-Solving Exercises - Page 183: 75

Answer

$y=-2$

Work Step by Step

We first use the distributive property: $-12y-12=12$ We then add 12 to both sides to cancel out subtraction and then finally divide both sides by -12. Thus, we obtain: $-12y=24 \\\\ y=-2$
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