Solve.
1/2 (y - 12) = -6

y=0

Step-by-step explanation:

Step 1: Simplify both sides of the equation

1/2(y−12)=−6

(

1

2

)(y)+(

1

2

)(−12)=−6(Distribute)

1

2

y+−6=−6

1

2

y−6=−6

Step 2: Add 6 to both sides.

1

2

y−6+6=−6+6

1

2

y=0

Step 3: Multiply both sides by 2.

2*(

1

2

y)=(2)*(0)

y=0

false

step-by-step explanation:

question: how many people can she serve?

answer: she can serve 16.66666667 people. so she can only give 16 people a complete serving.

question: does she have enough ice cream for her guests?

answer: no. explanation: she only has enough for 16 people to have a full serving. however, she can give a 17th person a partial serving.