Decide Whether the Equation Is an Identity, a Conditional Equation $$10 x - 48 = 5 ( 2 x - 11 )$$

question 297

Multiple Choice

Decide whether the equation is an identity, a conditional equation, or a contradiction. Give the solution set.
- $$10 x - 48 = 5 ( 2 x - 11 )$$

• A) Contradiction; \(\varnothing\)
• B) Conditional; \(\{ - 2 \}\)
• C) Conditional; \(\{ 2 \}\)
• D) Identity; {all real numbers\}

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