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12x=-3y
The equation is in standard form.
\frac{12x}{12}=-\frac{3y}{12}
Divide both sides by 12.
x=-\frac{3y}{12}
Dividing by 12 undoes the multiplication by 12.
x=-\frac{y}{4}
Divide -3y by 12.
-3y=12x
Swap sides so that all variable terms are on the left hand side.
\frac{-3y}{-3}=\frac{12x}{-3}
Divide both sides by -3.
y=\frac{12x}{-3}
Dividing by -3 undoes the multiplication by -3.
y=-4x
Divide 12x by -3.