Introductory Algebra for College Students (7th Edition)

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ISBN 10: 0-13417-805-X
ISBN 13: 978-0-13417-805-9

Chapter 2 - Mid-Chapter Check Point - Page 155: 13

Answer

No solution

Work Step by Step

6y+7+3y=3(3y-1) 6y+7+3y=3(3y)-3(1) 6y+7+3y=9y-3 (6y+3y)+7=9y-3 9y+7=9y-3 9y-9y+7=-3 0+7=-3 7$\ne$-3 Therefore, this equation has no solution.
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