Intermediate Algebra (12th Edition)

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Chapter 1 - Review Exercises - Page 129: 5

Answer

identity; the set of all real numbers

Work Step by Step

Using the properties of equality, the given equation, $ 10x-3(2x-4)=4(x+3) ,$ is equivalent to \begin{array}{l}\require{cancel} 10x-6x+12=4x+12 \\\\ 10x-6x-4x=12-12 \\\\ 0=0 .\end{array} Since the solution above ended with a TRUE statement, then the given equation is an identity. The solution is $\text{ the set of all real numbers }.$
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