SOLUTION: Do the equations x = 4y + 1 and x = 4y � 1 have the same solution? How might you explain your answer to someone who has not learned algebra?

Question 536688: Do the equations x = 4y + 1 and x = 4y � 1 have the same solution? How might you explain your answer to someone who has not learned algebra?
Answer by fcabanski(1391) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
Assign a number to y. If y=1:

x = 4y+1 = (4*1)+1=5.

x = 4y-1 = (4*1)-1=3

The two equations do not have the same solution.

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