Decide Whether the Equation Is an Identity, a Conditional Equation $$2 ( 5 x - 14 ) - 10 x + 28 = 0$$

question 327

Multiple Choice

Decide whether the equation is an identity, a conditional equation, or a contradiction. Give the solution set.
- $$2 ( 5 x - 14 ) - 10 x + 28 = 0$$

• A) Conditional; \(\{ 0 \}\)
• B) Identity; {all real numbers}
• C) Contradiction; \(\varnothing\)
• D) Conditional; \(\{ 5 \}\)

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