The equation 3 (4y-2) = - 30 is solved in several steps below. For each step, choose the reason that best justifies it.

12y-6 = - 30

12y-6+6 = - 30+6

12y = - 24

12y - 24

- - = - --

12 12

Y = - 2

Answer Bank: Addition Property of Equality, Subtraction Property of Equality, Multiplication Property of Equality, Division Property of Equality, Simplifying, Distributive Property

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Wade Johnston

12 February, 11:16

The equation 3 (4y-2) = - 30 is solved in several steps below. For each step, choose the reason that best justifies it.

12y-6 = - 30

12y-6+6 = - 30+6

12y = - 24

12y - 24

- - = - --

12 12

Y = - 2

Answer Bank: Addition Property of Equality, Subtraction Property of Equality, Multiplication Property of Equality, Division Property of Equality, Simplifying, Distributive Property

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Step-by-step explanation:

3 (4y-2) = - 30

12y-6 = - 30 Distributive Property

12y-6+6 = - 30+6 Addition Property of Equality (the 6 on each side)

12y = - 24 Simplifying

12y - 24

- - = - - - Division Property of Equality (divide by 12 on each side)

12 12

Y = - 2 Simplifying,