SOLUTION: Solve the equation. Identify each as a conditional equation, an inconsistent equation, or an identity. (4)x/4=x 2(0.5x+1.5)-3.5=3(0.5X+0.5)

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Question 326545: Solve the equation. Identify each as a conditional equation, an inconsistent equation, or an identity.
(4)x/4=x
2(0.5x+1.5)-3.5=3(0.5X+0.5)
Answer by user_dude2008(1861) About Me  (Show Source):
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4x/4=x
x=x .... identity


2(0.5x+1.5)-3.5=3(0.5x+0.5)
x+3-3.5=1.5x+1.5
x-0.5=1.5x+1.5
-0.5x=2
x=-4 ... conditional