Decide Whether the Equation Is an Identity, a Conditional Equation $$2 x + 6 ( x + 1 ) + 2 = 8 - 2 x$$

question 97

Multiple Choice

Decide whether the equation is an identity, a conditional equation, or a contradiction. Give the solution set.
- $$2 x + 6 ( x + 1 ) + 2 = 8 - 2 x$$

• A) Identity; {all real numbers }
• B) Conditional; \(\{ 0 \}\)
• C) Contradiction; \(\varnothing\)
• D) Conditional; \(\{ 1 \}\)

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