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Ch. 1 - Equations and Inequalities
Blitzer - College Algebra 8th Edition
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Capitolo 2, Problema 76a

In Exercises 71–78, solve each equation. Then determine whether the equation is an identity, a conditional equation, or an inconsistent equation. 5x + 7 = 2x + 7

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Start by isolating the variable term on one side of the equation. Subtract 2x from both sides of the equation: 5x + 7 - 2x = 2x + 7 - 2x.
Simplify the equation by combining like terms: (5x - 2x) + 7 = 7, which simplifies to 3x + 7 = 7.
Next, isolate the term with the variable by subtracting 7 from both sides: 3x + 7 - 7 = 7 - 7.
Simplify the equation further: 3x = 0.
Finally, solve for x by dividing both sides of the equation by 3: x = \(\frac{0}{3}\). After solving, determine whether the equation is an identity, a conditional equation, or an inconsistent equation based on the solution.

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