Finite Math Examples

$5 y - 6 y - 12 = 0$

Step 1

Subtract $6 y$ from $5 y$ .

$- y - 12 = 0$

Step 2

Add $12$ to both sides of the equation.

$- y = 12$

Step 3

Divide each term in $- y = 12$ by $- 1$ and simplify.

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Step 3.1

Divide each term in $- y = 12$ by $- 1$ .

$\frac{- y}{- 1} = \frac{12}{- 1}$

Step 3.2

Simplify the left side.

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Step 3.2.1

Dividing two negative values results in a positive value.

$\frac{y}{1} = \frac{12}{- 1}$

Step 3.2.2

Divide $y$ by $1$ .

$y = \frac{12}{- 1}$

Step 3.3

Simplify the right side.

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Step 3.3.1

Divide $12$ by $- 1$ .

$y = - 12$