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

question 115

Multiple Choice

Decide whether the equation is "conditional," an "identity," or a "contradiction." Give its solution set.
- $- 20 s + 47 + 5 ( 4 s - 8 ) = 0$

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

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