Decide Whether the Equation Is an Identity, a Conditional Equation $$3 ( 28 x + 16 ) = 12 ( 5 x + 12 )$$

question 411

Multiple Choice

Decide whether the equation is an identity, a conditional equation, or a contradiction. Give the solution set.
- $$3 ( 28 x + 16 ) = 12 ( 5 x + 12 )$$

• A) Contradiction; \(\varnothing\)
• B) Conditional; \(\{ - 8 \}\)
• C) Conditional; \(\{ 4 \}\)
• D) Identity;{all real numbers}

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