Decide Whether the Equation Is an Identity, a Conditional Equation $$0.5 ( x - 3 ) - 0.2 ( x - 3 ) = 0.3 x - 0.9$$

question 224

Multiple Choice

Decide whether the equation is an identity, a conditional equation, or a contradiction. Give the solution set.
- $$0.5 ( x - 3 ) - 0.2 ( x - 3 ) = 0.3 x - 0.9$$

• A) Contradiction; \(\varnothing\)
• B) Conditional; \(\{ 0.7 \}\)
• C) Identity; { all real numbers }
• D) Conditional; \(\{ - 3 \}\)

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