The value of $y$ that satisfies the equation $3 (y + 2) = 12$ is _____.

$4$

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$2$

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$3$

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$7$

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Solution

The correct option is B
$2$

$3 (y + 2) = 12$
Dividing both the sides of the equation by 3,
$\frac{3 (y + 2)}{3} = \frac{12}{3}$
⇒ y + 2 = 4
Subtracting 2 from both the sides of the equation,
⇒ y + 2 - 2 = 4 - 2
⇒ y = 2
Hence the value of y is 2.

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