SOLUTION: Determine whether the equation is an identity, a conditional equation, or an inconsistent equation. 16x + 15(x + 1) = 31(x + 1) - 16

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Question 1170139: Determine whether the equation is an identity, a conditional equation, or an inconsistent equation.
16x + 15(x + 1) = 31(x + 1) - 16

Answer by MathLover1(20849) About Me  (Show Source):
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16x+%2B+15%28x+%2B+1%29+=+31%28x+%2B+1%29+-+16
16x+%2B+15x+%2B+15+=+31x+%2B+31+-+16
31x+%2B+15+=+31x+%2B+15-> both sides equal, the equation is an identity