Respuesta :

Space

Answer:

y = -1

General Formulas and Concepts:

Pre-Algebra

Order of Operations: BPEMDAS

  1. Brackets
  2. Parenthesis
  3. Exponents
  4. Multiplication
  5. Division
  6. Addition
  7. Subtraction
  • Left to Right  

Equality Properties

  • Multiplication Property of Equality
  • Division Property of Equality
  • Addition Property of Equality
  • Subtraction Property of Equality

Step-by-step explanation:

Step 1: Define

Identify

-4(y - 2) = 12

Step 2: Solve for y

  1. [Division Property of Equality] Divide -4 on both sides:                                y - 2 = -3
  2. [Addition Property of Equality] Add 2 on both sides:                                    y = -1

Answer:

-4y+8=12

-4y=12-8

-4y=4

y=-1