SOLUTION: I need help to find out if this equation is identity or contradiction 3(x+2)-2=-(5+x)+x

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Question 777542: I need help to find out if this equation is identity or contradiction
3(x+2)-2=-(5+x)+x
Answer by 1998Baby(63) About Me  (Show Source):
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3(x+2)-2=-(5+x)+x
first distribute the numbers outside of the parenthesis.
3x+6-2=-5-x+x
then you can combine whatever you can on their own sides
3x+4=-5
then subtract 4 to -5
3x=-9
divide 3 to -9
x=-3
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it is identity