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How many solutions does the following equation have? -17(y-2)=-17y+64 Never ending? One solution? No solution?
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How many solutions does the following equation have?

-17(y-2)=-17y+64
Never ending?
One solution?
No solution?

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-17(y - 2) = -17y + 64
Distribute the -17
-17y + 34 = -17y + 64
Add 17y to both sides
34 = 64
Once the variables cancel, and you end up with a FALSE statement, this means there are NO SOLUTIONS.
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