Question

Simplify this algebraic expression

y-3/3+12

Answer 1

To simplify the expression \( \frac{y - 3}{3} + 12 \), follow these steps:

1. Rewrite the expression:
\[
\frac{y - 3}{3} + 12
\]

2. To combine the terms, it's helpful to express 12 as a fraction with the same denominator:
\[
12 = \frac{12 \cdot 3}{3} = \frac{36}{3}
\]

3. Now combine the two fractions:
\[
\frac{y - 3}{3} + \frac{36}{3} = \frac{(y - 3) + 36}{3}
\]

4. Simplify the numerator:
\[
y - 3 + 36 = y + 33
\]

5. Thus, the expression becomes:
\[
\frac{y + 33}{3}
\]

The simplified expression is:
\[
\frac{y + 33}{3}
\]