Decide Whether the Equation Is an Identity, a Conditional Equation $$3 ( 12 x + 8 ) = 6 ( 4 x + 22 )$$

question 233

Multiple Choice

Decide whether the equation is an identity, a conditional equation, or a contradiction. Give the solution set.
- $$3 ( 12 x + 8 ) = 6 ( 4 x + 22 )$$

• A) Contradiction; \(\varnothing\)
• B) Identity; {all real numbers }
• C) Conditional; \(\{ 9 \}\)
• D) Conditional; \(\{ - 13 \}\)

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