Solve the equation 12 = 36/y using substitution

Question

Write your answer in simplest form
Y = _

Answer 1

To solve the equation \( 12 = \frac{36}{y} \) using substitution, we can start by multiplying both sides of the equation by \( y \) to eliminate the fraction:

\[ 12y = 36 \]

Next, we divide both sides by \( 12 \) to isolate \( y \):

\[ y = \frac{36}{12} \]

Now, simplifying \( \frac{36}{12} \):

\[ y = 3 \]

Thus, the solution in simplest form is:

\[ y = 3 \]