Decide Whether the Equation Is an Identity, a Conditional Equation $$24 ( x - 3 ) = 2 ( 12 x - 5 ) - 62$$

question 212

Multiple Choice

Decide whether the equation is an identity, a conditional equation, or a contradiction. Give the solution set.
- $$24 ( x - 3 ) = 2 ( 12 x - 5 ) - 62$$

• A) Identity; {all real numbers}
• B) Conditional; \(\{ 0 \}\)
• C) Contradiction; \(\varnothing\)
• D) Conditional; \(\{ - 72 \}\)

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