Question

Rosaenne: Your question..

Answer 1

They are asking if this equation is conditional, contradictory, or always true.
2x-3=2(5+x)

Answer 2

Distribute the right hand side and try to solve for x.

If you get two numbers that are not equal (like 1=2) then it's contradictory.
If you get a number equal to itself (like 2=2) then it's always true.
If you get x equals something (like x=2) then it is conditional.

Answer 3

Ok, so lets start it out. Go ahead and distribute the 2 on the right hand side.

Answer 4

And then rewrite the new form of the equation

Answer 5

Are you working on it or did you get stuck?