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7x+17=7x-17 is this an identity, conditional or inconsistent equation

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7x + 17 = 7x - 17
7x + 17 - 7x = 7x - 17 - 7x
17 = -17

Inconsistent: for no value of x is the above equation true. 17 ≠ -17.

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