Decide Whether the Equation Is an Identity, a Conditional Equation $$- 2 ( x + 7 ) + ( - 5 x ) = - 7 ( x - 7 ) + 5$$

question 220

Multiple Choice

Decide whether the equation is an identity, a conditional equation, or a contradiction. Give the solution set.
- $$- 2 ( x + 7 ) + ( - 5 x ) = - 7 ( x - 7 ) + 5$$

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

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