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Classify the equation as a conditional equation, an identity, or a contradiction.
15y+32=2(10y−7)−5y+46
Classify the equation as a conditional equation, an identity, or a contradiction.
15y+32=2(10y−7)−5y+46
Puzzling
Have you tried solving for y?
15y + 32 = 2(10y − 7) − 5y + 46
15y + 32 = 20y − 14 − 5y + 46
15y + 32 = 15y + 32
At this point we can see that any value of y will always work because the left and right sides are equal.
Answer:
Identity