Question 184136

{{{-3*abs(y)+4=17}}} Start with the given equation



{{{-3*abs(y)=13}}} Subtract 4 from both sides.



{{{abs(y)=-13/3}}} Divide both sides by -3




Since the equation {{{abs(y)=-13/3}}} is <font size=4><b>NEVER</b></font> true (note: remember, the absolute value of any number is <font size=4><b>always positive</b></font>), there are no solutions.