Question

-3y + 14 + y = 12 how do i solve this combining like terms

Answer 1

-2(1) + 14 = 12

Explanation:

Combine -3y and y which would be -2y + 14 = 12 you just have to fill in the variable as far as i know would be 1 because 1 times -2 is -2 and so -2+14=12

Answer 2

Answer: y=1

Explanation:

combining like terms is like adding or subtracting but with a variable for example -3y and y have the same variable so you can combine them. -3y+y is -2y so -2y+14=12 subtracting 14 from both sides to isolate y you get -2y=-2 divide by -2 and you get y=1