Algebra and Trigonometry 10th Edition

Published by Cengage Learning
ISBN 10: 9781337271172
ISBN 13: 978-1-33727-117-2

Chapter 1 - Review Exercises - Page 152: 23

Answer

Conditional

Work Step by Step

3(x-2)+2x=5x-6 (left expression) 2(x+3)=2x+6 (right expression) They are equal at x=4 only. (5x-6=2x+6 implies 3x=12 which is finally x=4) The expression on the left obtained after expanding and simplifying is not equal to the expression on the right. Hence it is a conditional equation only true for some values not all.
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