Fill in the blank with one of the words or phrases listed below. $$\begin{array} { l l l }
\text { contradiction } & \text { linear inequality in one variable compound inequalitysolution } \
\text { absolute value } & \text { consecutive integers union } \
\text { formula } & \text { linear equation in one variable intersection }
\end{array}$$
-An equation in one variable that has every number (for which the equation is defined) as a solution is called a(n) _____
A) solution
B) contradiction
C) identity
D) compound inequality

Question

Fill in the blank with one of the words or phrases listed below. $$\begin{array} { l l l } 
\text { contradiction } & \text { linear inequality in one variable compound inequalitysolution } \
\text { absolute value } & \text { consecutive integers union } \
\text { formula } & \text { linear equation in one variable intersection }
\end{array}$$
-An equation in one variable that has every number (for which the equation is defined) as a solution is called  a(n) _____
A) solution
B) contradiction
C) identity
D) compound inequality

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

An equation in one variable that has every number as a solution is called an identity. This means the equation is true for all values of the variable for which the equation is defined.

Fill in the Blank with One of the Words or Phrases