Algebra 1: Common Core (15th Edition)

Published by Prentice Hall
ISBN 10: 0133281140
ISBN 13: 978-0-13328-114-9

Chapter 2 - Solving Equations - 2-4 Solving Equations With Variables on Both Sides - Lesson Check - Page 105: 6

Answer

No solution

Work Step by Step

$3y-5=y+2y-9 \\\\3y-5=3y-9 \\\\ -5=-9$ We first combine like terms on the right side of the equation and then subtract 3y on both sides. This gives us: $-5=-9$. This is not true, so there is no solution.
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