Big Ideas Math - Algebra 1, A Common Core Curriculum

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ISBN 10: 978-1-60840-838-2
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Chapter 1 - Solving Linear Equations - 1.3 - Solving Equations with Variables on Both Sides - Exercises - Page 23: 26

Answer

Last step is wrong.

Work Step by Step

The given equation is $\Rightarrow 6(2y+6)=4(9+3y)$ Use distributive property. $\Rightarrow 12y+36=36+12y$ Subtract $36$ from each side. $\Rightarrow 12y+36-36=36+12y-36$ Simplify. $\Rightarrow 12y=12y$ Subtract $12y$ from each side. $\Rightarrow 12y-12y=12y-12y$ Simplify. $\Rightarrow 0=0$ The statement $0=0$ is always true. So, the equation is an identity and has infinitely many solutions. Hence, the last step is wrong.
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