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In Mathematics / High School | 2014-11-20

Solve the following equation. Determine if the equation is an "identity" or a "contradiction."

-4t + 1 = 3t + 1 - 7t

Asked by gigglecutie

Answer (2)

− 4 t + 1 = 3 t + 1 − 7 t − 4 t + 1 = − 4 t + 1
It's identity.

Answered by konrad509 | 2024-06-10

The equation − 4 t + 1 = 3 t + 1 − 7 t simplifies to 0 = 0 , which is always true. This makes the equation an identity. Thus, it holds for all values of t .
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Answered by Anonymous | 2025-01-15