Decide Whether the Equation Is an Identity, a Conditional Equation $$0.3 ( x - 8 ) - 0.5 ( x - 8 ) = - 0.2 x + 1.6$$

question 461

Multiple Choice

Decide whether the equation is an identity, a conditional equation, or a contradiction. Give the solution set.
- $$0.3 ( x - 8 ) - 0.5 ( x - 8 ) = - 0.2 x + 1.6$$

• A) Identity; {all real numbers}
• B) Conditional; \(\{ 0.8 \}\)
• C) Conditional; \(\{ - 8 \}\)
• D) Contradiction; \(\varnothing\)

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