8 x − 2 ( x + 1 ) = 2 ( 3 x − 1 ) 8 x − 2 x − 2 = 6 x − 2 6 x − 6 x = − 2 + 2 0 = 0 D . i d e n t i t y
The given equation simplifies to an identity, which means that it is true for all values of 'x.' Therefore, the correct answer is D. Identity.
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