Decide Whether the Equation Is an Identity, a Conditional Equation $$4 ( 16 x + 20 ) = 16 ( 2 x - 13 )$$

question 358

Multiple Choice

Decide whether the equation is an identity, a conditional equation, or a contradiction. Give the solution set.
- $$4 ( 16 x + 20 ) = 16 ( 2 x - 13 )$$

• A) Contradiction; \(\varnothing\)
• B) Identity; \{all real numbers \(\}\)
• C) Conditional; \(\{ 4 \}\)
• D) Conditional; \(\{ - 9 \}\)

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