OpenStax, Prealgebra 2e §3.5 Solve Equations Using Integers; The Division Property of Equality · Exercise 68 · Algebra · Linear equations

Solve Equations Using Integers; The Division Property of Equality · Exercise 68

Raoul started to solve the equation $4 y = 40$ by subtracting $4$ from both sides. Explain why Raoul’s method will not solve the equation.

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OpenStax, Prealgebra 2e · §3.5 Solve Equations Using Integers; The Division Property of Equality · Exercise 68

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