Question

Determine if the following equation is an identity equation, a conditional equation, or an inconsistent equation.

−6x+6x−6=2−5

Answer 1

(c) inconsistent equation

Explanation:

You want to know if the equation -6x+6x-6=2-5 is an identity, conditional, or inconsistent.

Simplified

The simplified equation, after combining like terms, is ...

-6 = -3

This is an "inconsistent" equation, always false.