solve for (y).

(-12 = -6y + 3(y + 5))

simplify your answer as much as possible.

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solve for (y).

(-12 = -6y + 3(y + 5))

simplify your answer as much as possible.

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{ "quality": "clear", "question_count": 1, "skills_matched": [ "step_cot", "blank_filling_formatter", "explain_then_answer", "quick" ], "needs_drawing": false, "concepts_used": [], "new_concepts": [ "Linear Equations", "Distributive Property" ], "current_concepts": [ "Linear Equations", "Distributive Property", "Solving for Variables" ] } ## Distribute the constant on the right side $$ -12 = -6y + 3y + 15 $$ ## Combine like terms on the right side $$ -12 = -3y + 15 $$ ## Isolate the variable term $$ \begin{aligned} -12 - 15 &= -3y \ -27 &= -3y \ y &= 9 \end{aligned} $$ Solve for $y$. $$-12 = -6y + 3(y + 5)$$ Simplify your answer as much as possible. $y =$ 9 { "subject": "Mathematics", "question_type": "Fill-in-the-blank", "knowledge_point": [ "Mathematics", "Algebra", "Linear Equations" ] }

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Distribute the constant on the right side

Combine like terms on the right side

Isolate the variable term

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