Intermediate Algebra for College Students (7th Edition)

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ISBN 10: 0-13417-894-7
ISBN 13: 978-0-13417-894-3

Chapter 1 - Section 1.4 - Solving Linear Equations - Exercise Set - Page 50: 43

Answer

conditional equation

Work Step by Step

Subtract $8x$ and $3$ on both sides of the equation to obtain: $2x = 0 \\\frac{2x}{2} = \frac{0}{2} \\x=0$ The given equation has one solution so it is a conditional equation.
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