Question

5(y+1)-y = 3(y-1)+7
no solution
y = ?
or
all real numbers are solutions

Answer 1

One solution: y = -1

Explanation:

Perform the indicated multiplications:

5y + 5 - y = 3y - 3 + 7, or

4y + 5 = 3y + 4, or

y = -1 This equation has ONE solution: y = -1