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Example

3(r+2s)=2t-4

a⋅(b-2)=3b

3(r+2s)=2t-4

a⋅(b-2)=3b

Question

$$-2y-12=3y+8$$

Solve for y

$y=-4$

Steps for Solving Linear Equation

Subtract $3y$ from both sides.

$$-2y-12-3y=8$$

Combine $-2y$ and $-3y$ to get $-5y$.

$$-5y-12=8$$

Add $12$ to both sides.

$$-5y=8+12$$

Add $8$ and $12$ to get $20$.

$$-5y=20$$

Divide both sides by $-5$.

$$y=\frac{20}{-5}$$

Divide $20$ by $-5$ to get $-4$.

$$y=-4$$