Question

Simplify. This algebraic expression y-3/3+12

Answer 1

y = - 11

Explanation:

Let y - 3/3 + 12 = 0

Multiply through by 3, we have as follow:

3y - 3 + 36 = 0

3y + 33 = 0

3y = - 33

y = -33/3 = -11

Answer 2

y-11

Explanation:

First you divide 3 by 3 to get one. Then you add 12 to -1 to get 11. Then you will have y-11. PEMDAS saves lives.