document.write( "Question 1170139: Determine whether the equation is an identity, a conditional equation, or an inconsistent equation.\r
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\"16x+%2B+15%28x+%2B+1%29+=+31%28x+%2B+1%29+-+16\"\r
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\n" ); document.write( "\n" ); document.write( "\"31x+%2B+15+=+31x+%2B+15\"-> both sides equal, the equation is an identity
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