What is the first step in solving the equation for y?

3y+12=18
Responses

Subtract 12 from both sides of the equation.
, Subtract 12 from both sides of the equation.

Subtract 18 from both sides of the equation.
Subtract 18 from both sides of the equation.

Add 3 to both sides of the equation.
Add 3 to both sides of the equation.

Divide both sides of the equation by 12.
, Divide both sides of the equation by 12.

1 answer

Subtract 12 from both sides of the equation.