Question

How many solutions does the following equation have?
-17(y-2)=-17y+64−17(y−2)=−17y+64

Answer 1

It has 2 solutions

Explanation:

Solution 1

-17(y - 2) = -17y + 64 - 17(y - 2)

Solution 2

-17y + 64 - 17(y - 2) = -17y + 64

Answer 2

-17(y - 2) = -17y + 64

-17y + 34 = -17y + 64

-17y + 17y = 64 - 34

0 = 30 (incorrect)

this system has NO SOLUTIONS