Algebra: A Combined Approach (4th Edition)

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ISBN 10: 0321726391
ISBN 13: 978-0-32172-639-1

Chapter 4 - Cumulative Review - Page 332: 16

Answer

The equation has no solution.

Work Step by Step

$$5(y - 5) = 5y + 10$$ Expand $5(y - 5)$: $5y-25$ Rewrite the equation: $$5y-25= 5y + 10$$ Add $25$ to both sides: $$5y-25= 5y + 10$$ $$5y-25+25= 5y + 10+25$$ $$5y= 5y + 35$$ Subtract $5y$ from both sides: $$5y-5y= 5y-5y + 35$$ $$0=35$$ Since the sides are not equal, therefore the equation has no solution.
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