How many solutions does the following equation have?

Question

4(y-30) = 4y+12

Answer 1

Let's begin by simplifying the equation:

4(y-30) = 4y + 12

Distribute the 4 on the left side:

4y - 120 = 4y + 12

Rearrange the equation by subtracting 4y from both sides:

-120 = 12

Since -120 does not equal 12, the equation is contradictory and has no solution.