Solve for y.

Question

6y = - 12
Simplify your answer as much as possible.

Answer 1

To solve for \( y \) in the equation \( 6y = -12 \), you need to isolate \( y \). You can do this by dividing both sides of the equation by 6:

\[ y = \frac{-12}{6} \]

Now, simplify the right side:

\[ y = -2 \]

Thus, the solution is

\[ \boxed{-2} \]