SOLUTION: I need to know if this is identity or contradiction. x ( x - 3 ) = x^2 - 2x + 1 - ( 5 + x )

SOLUTION: I need to know if this is identity or contradiction. x ( x - 3 ) = x^2 - 2x + 1 - ( 5 + x )

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Question 778445: I need to know if this is identity or contradiction.
x ( x - 3 ) = x^2 - 2x + 1 - ( 5 + x )
Answer by stanbon(75887) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
x ( x - 3 ) = x^2 - 2x + 1 - ( 5 + x )
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x^2-3x = x^2-2x+1-5-x
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x^2-3x = x^2 -3x -4
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0 = -4
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It is a contradiction.
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Cheers,
Stan H.
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