Decide Whether the Equation Is an Identity, a Conditional Equation $$5 ( 2 x - 31 ) = 10 x - 155$$

question 464

Multiple Choice

Decide whether the equation is an identity, a conditional equation, or a contradiction. Give the solution set.
- $$5 ( 2 x - 31 ) = 10 x - 155$$

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

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