Indicate Whether the Equation Is Conditional, an Identity, or a Contradiction

question 163

Multiple Choice

Indicate whether the equation is conditional, an identity, or a contradiction.
- $4 ( 2 x - 6 ) = 8 x - 24$

• A)conditional
• B)contradiction
• C)identity

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