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Solve the equation.

-4 (y - 2) = 12

y = ?​


Sagot :

First you distribute what’s outside the parentheses (the -4)

-4•4= -4y
-4•-2= 8

New equation: -4y+8=12

Now you solve like a normal equation
12-8 is 4

New equation: -4y=4

Now divide

Answer:-1