Solve the Equation $\frac { y + 1 } { y + 10 } = \frac { y - 2 } { y + 4 }$

question 19

Multiple Choice

Solve the equation. Check for extraneous solutions. $\frac { y + 1 } { y + 10 } = \frac { y - 2 } { y + 4 }$

• A) y=14
• B) y=8
• C) y=16
• D) y=10
• E) y=12

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