SOLUTION: Is the solution set of the equation |4a+6|-4a=-10, and empty set? I solved it but the answers aren't working out when I check

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Question 679600: Is the solution set of the equation |4a+6|-4a=-10, and empty set? I solved it but the answers aren't working out when I check
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|4a+6|-4a=-10
solve for 2 solutions
4a+6-4a=-10
6≠-10
no solution
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-4a-6-4a=-10
-8a=-4
a=-4/-8=1/2
check:
|4a+6|-4a=-10
2+6-2=-10
6≠-10
no solution