Question

How many solutions does 3y-1=13-4y

Answer 1

y=2

*The answer must have a positive sign.*

Explanation:

First, add by 1 from both sides of an equation.

`3y-1+1=13-4y+1`

Then, simplify by equation.

`3y=-4y+14`

Next, add by 4y from both sides of an equation.

`3y+4y=-4y+14+4y`

Simplify.

`7y=14`

Divide by 7 from both sides of an equation.

`(7y)/(7)=(14)/(7)`

And finally, simplify by equation.

`14/7=2`

`14/2=7`

`2*7=14`

`7*2=14`

Answer: →
`y=2`

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Answer 2

`3y-1=13-4y\\7y-1=13\\7y=14\\y=2`

There is only one solution as dictated by the work shown above.

(When in doubt, solve it out)

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