jane8748
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  • 22-03-2019
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Twelve less than a number y is 8? Please help

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MrGumby
MrGumby MrGumby
  • 22-03-2019

Answer:

The answer is y = 20

Step-by-step explanation:

To find this, we need to turn it into an equation. Then we can follow the order of operations to solve.

y - 12 = 8

y = 20

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MrsSeifried MrsSeifried
  • 22-03-2019

Answer: Y = 20

Step-by-step explanation:

The equation to solve this problem is y - 12 = 8

In order to solve the equation you need to add 12 to each side -

Y = 20

You can then check your work - 12 less than 20 equals 8. This is correct, so you know that your answer is correct.

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