Question

Solve for y: x + 3y = -12

Answer 1

y = -4 - 1/3x

Explanation:

x + 3y = -12

-x -x

3y = -12 - x

divide all by 3, to isolate the y

y = -4 - 1/3x

Answer 2

If your doing slope intercept form then: y= -1/3x -4