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

question 255

Multiple Choice

Decide whether the equation is "conditional," an "identity," or a "contradiction." Give its solution set.
- $3 ( 5 f + 9 ) = 15 f + 27$

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

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