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

question 128

Multiple Choice

Decide whether the equation is "conditional," an "identity," or a "contradiction." Give its solution set.
- $12 \mathrm { k } + 70 = 4 ( 3 \mathrm { k } + 17 )$

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

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