SOLUTION: How do I identify the equation as an identity, an inconsistent equation, or a conditional equation.
x(x + 17)/ x + 17 = x
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Question 260408: How do I identify the equation as an identity, an inconsistent equation, or a conditional equation.
x(x + 17)/ x + 17 = x
Answer by richwmiller(17219) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
This equation is true for all values except x= -17
http://www.mathwords.com/i/identity.htm
check this and links at the bottom for conditional equations
identity are true for all values
conditional true for some values
inconsistent no solution
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