Algebra and Trigonometry 10th Edition

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ISBN 10: 9781337271172
ISBN 13: 978-1-33727-117-2

Chapter 1 - 1.2 - Linear Equations in One Variable - 1.2 Exercises - Page 87: 10

Answer

conditional equation

Work Step by Step

The three types of equations we have are identities (with infinitely many solutions), conditional equations (with one solution) and contradictions (with no solution). $4(x+2)=2x+2\\4x+8=2x+2\\2x=-6\\x=-3$ This is clearly a conditional equation.
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