Question

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

• A. $4$
• B. $2$
• C. $3$
• D. $7$

Answer 1

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.