Question

Simplify the expression and explain each step. 12+3)2y-3

Answer 1

$$\huge 12+3)2y-3$$ This is not a meaningful expression.

Answer 2

How would I find y?

Answer 3

Look at the expression, are you missing a (

Answer 4

yes, sorry

Answer 5

12+3(2y-3

Answer 6

is it 12+3(2y-3)?

Answer 7

So i'm thinking just get rid of everything that you can (12+3) and then distribute

Answer 8

hmmm. letz c.
12+3(2y-3)=0
15(2y-3)=0
30y-45=0
30y=45
y=1.5

Answer 9

is it right?

Answer 10

well it says to simplify not solve for y
12+3(2y-3)
distribute the 3
12+6y-9
combine terms
6y+3 and it's simplified

Answer 11

it don't have what it equals so we can't solve for y