SOLUTION: Determine whether the equation is an identity, a conditional equation or an inconsistent equation. -4(x+6)+6=2x-6(x+7)

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Question 137135: Determine whether the equation is an identity, a conditional equation or an inconsistent equation.
-4(x+6)+6=2x-6(x+7)

Answer by Fombitz(32388) About Me  (Show Source):
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-4%28x%2B6%29%2B6=2x-6%28x%2B7%29
-4x-24%2B6=2x-6x-42Use the distributive property on both sides.
-4x-18=-4x=42Simplify.
-4x%2B4x=42%2B18Variables on left constants on right.
0=60Inconsistency.