SOLUTION: Solve the equation. If it is an identity (all real numbers) or a contradiction (no solution), so state. 8x + 3 + x = 5x + 3 + 4x

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Question 470217: Solve the equation. If it is an identity (all real numbers) or a contradiction (no solution), so state.
8x + 3 + x = 5x + 3 + 4x
Answer by josmiceli(19441) About Me  (Show Source):
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+8x+%2B+3+%2B+x+=+5x+%2B+3+%2B+4x+
+9x+%2B+3+=+9x+%2B+3+
This is an identity
If I subtract 3 from both sides,
+9x+=+9x+
If I divide both sides by 9,
+x+=+x+
If I divide both sides by x,
+1+=+1+