dentify the following equation as conditional, a contradiction, or an identity. 2(–5x – 1) = 2x – 12x + 6
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- Start with the left side: \( 2(-5x - 1) \). - Distribute the 2: \( 2 \cdot -5x + 2 \cdot -1 = -10x - 2 \). - So, the left side simplifies to \( -10x - 2 \). Show more…
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