Question

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2. y+5=-12
a. y=-19
b. y=-17
c. y=-7
d. y=7

3. 1/4a=3
a. a=3/4
b. a=3
c. a=12
d. a=16

Answer 1

y + 5 = -12

Subtract 5 to both sides:

-12 - 5 = -17

y = -17

Answer 2

1/4a = 3

Divide 1/4 to both sides or multiply by the reciprocal, 4.

4 * 3 = 12.

a = 12