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

question 207

Multiple Choice

Indicate whether the equation is conditional, an identity, or a contradiction.
- $6 x + 18 = 6 ( x + 3 ) + 8$

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

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