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4(y + 5) = y − 10 + 3y

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Answer:

no solution

Explanation:

4(y + 5) = y - 10 + 3y ← distribute parenthesis on left side and simplify

4y + 20 = 4y - 10 ( subtract 20 from both sides )

4y = 4y - 30 ( subtract 4y from both sides )

0 = - 30 ← not possible

this indicates the equation has no solution

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