Pre-Algebra Examples

$3 y = 2 (y + 12)$

Step 1

Simplify $2 (y + 12)$ .

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Step 1.1

Apply the distributive property.

$3 y = 2 y + 2 \cdot 12$

Step 1.2

Multiply $2$ by $12$ .

$3 y = 2 y + 24$

Step 2

Move all terms containing $y$ to the left side of the equation.

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Step 2.1

Subtract $2 y$ from both sides of the equation.

$3 y - 2 y = 24$

Step 2.2

Subtract $2 y$ from $3 y$ .

$y = 24$