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Use the properties of equality to simplify the equation. Tell whether the equation has zero, one, or infinitely many solutions.

2(6 - 2y) = -1(4y - 9)

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No solution

One solution

Two solutions

Infinitely many solutions

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Answer: No solution

Step-by-step explanation:

2(6 - 2y) = -1(4y - 9)
12 - 4y = -4y + 9
-4y + 4y = 9 - 12
0y = -3

Any number multiply by 0 the answer will be 0 and in this case it couldn’t be -3.
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