Question

which equation is an identity?

Answer 1

The one in which the right side is identical to the left side.

Answer 2

Well if 6y+5 is the same as 6y-5 it is. Do you think they are the same?

Answer 3

Well then it can't be D

Answer 4

Did you simplify all of the expressions?

Answer 5

What does this equal: 8 - (5x + 2)

Answer 6

Just remove the parentheses and add the like terms.

Answer 7

8-(5x+2)=
8-5x-2=
6-5x

Answer 8

Is 6-5x the same as -5x-6 ????

Answer 9

8 - (5x + 2) = -5x - 6
8-5x-2
6-5x IS NOT -5x-6 so A cannot be the answer

Answer 10

7z + 10 - z = 8z - 2(z - 5)
6z+10=8z-2z+10
6z+10=6z+10
SHAZAAM!!! They are the same. Choose that one.

Answer 11

lol, okay, got it, thank you for the help.