Question

Solve for g.

–19g = –20g + 12

g =

Answer 1

g = 12

Explanation:

→The first step is to add 19g to both sides:

-19g = -20g + 12

+19g +19g

____________

0 = -g + 12

→Subtract 12 from both sides:

0 = -g + 12

-12 -12

_________

-12 = -g

→Divide both sides by -1:

12 = g

Answer 2

g = 12

Explanation:

–19g = –20g + 12

Add 20 g to each side

–19g+20 g = –20g+ 20g + 12

g = 12