Question

If you had to define an equation in, identity, contradiction, or niether, what would the solutions to the equation which are 12x=9x be? I think it's contradiction but am not too sure.

Answer 1

this does have a solution, so i wouldnt call it a contradiction

Answer 2

if x = 0 ,

12x = 9x

Answer 3

but its not an identity, since it is false for all non zero numbers .

Answer 4

if x = 0

12(0) = 9(0) = 0

Answer 5

Thank you! That really helped!