Decide Whether the Equation Is "Conditional," an "Identity," or a "Contradiction

question 235

Multiple Choice

Decide whether the equation is "conditional," an "identity," or a "contradiction." Give its solution set.
- $2 ( 28 t + 20 ) = 8 ( 2 t + 40 )$

• A) Contradiction; \(\{ - 9 \}\)
• B) Conditional; \(\{ 7 \}\)
• C) Conditional; \(\{ - 9 \}\)
• D) Identity; \(\{ 7 \}\)

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