SOLUTION: Determine whether the equation is an identity, a conditional equation, or an inconsistent equation. 2(x - 3) - 6 = 9x - 7(x - 6) Group of answer choices

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Question 1170133: Determine whether the equation is an identity, a conditional equation, or an inconsistent equation.
2(x - 3) - 6 = 9x - 7(x - 6)
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Found 2 solutions by josgarithmetic, MathLover1:
Answer by josgarithmetic(39617) About Me  (Show Source):
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Try simplifying and see what happens.

Answer by MathLover1(20850) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!

2%28x+-+3%29+-+6+=+9x+-+7%28x+-+6%29
2x+-+6+-+6+=+9x+-+7x+%2B+42
2x+-+12+=+2x+%2B+42
2x+-+2x+=+12+%2B+42
0+=+54-> false =>sides are not equal, so there is no solution