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OpenStudy (anonymous):

Solve the equation. If it is an identity (all real numbers) or a contradiction (no solution), so state. 2x – 6 + x = 4x – 6 – x

OpenStudy (anonymous):

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OpenStudy (akshay_budhkar):

identity.. solve it to get -6=-6

OpenStudy (mertsj):

It's an identity

OpenStudy (anonymous):

identity

OpenStudy (akshay_budhkar):

lol Foolformath :P

OpenStudy (mertsj):

3x-6=3x-6

OpenStudy (mertsj):

It is true for all real numbers.

OpenStudy (akshay_budhkar):

try adding water @ffm :P

OpenStudy (mertsj):

Pick any real number for x and you will see that it is an identity. That is, a number is equal to itself--the reflexive property of equality.

OpenStudy (mertsj):

Have it your way.

OpenStudy (akshay_budhkar):

lol Mertsj has done a Phd in identities. Good answer :D

OpenStudy (anonymous):

Wait,Explain me .. I think it's solvable .. why is it identity?

OpenStudy (akshay_budhkar):

-_-

OpenStudy (akshay_budhkar):

didnt expect that from u FFM :P

OpenStudy (anonymous):

Aww I will be god damn :P

OpenStudy (anonymous):

drat!!

OpenStudy (anonymous):

start expecting .. I am only a fool. :P

OpenStudy (akshay_budhkar):

lol leave the question asker alone hope he gets what he wants :D

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