SOLUTION: Determine whether the equation is a conditional or an identity: 5(x-1)=6x-x-5 My textbook does not give an example of this lengthy equation

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: Determine whether the equation is a conditional or an identity:
5(x-1)=6x-x-5
My textbook does not give an example of this lengthy equation
This question is from textbook

Answer by jojo14344(1513) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
5%28x-1%29=6x-x-5+ EQN 1

Continuing EQN 1
5x-5=5x-5 , by distribution & operation it shows they're identical
Thank you,
jojo