Decide whether the equation is an identity, a conditional equation, or a contradiction. Give the solution set.
-$2 [ 3 - ( 6 - 5 x ) ] - x = - 12 + 3 ( 2 + 3 x )$
A) Conditional; $\{ 12 \}$
B) Conditional; $\{ - 6 \}$
C) Identity; {all real numbers }
D) Contradiction; $\varnothing$

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The equation simplifies to 0 = 0, which is true for all real numbers.

Decide Whether the Equation Is an Identity, a Conditional Equation 2[3−(6−5x)]−x=−12+3(2+3x)2 [ 3 - ( 6 - 5 x ) ] - x = - 12 + 3 ( 2 + 3 x )2[3−(6−5x)]−x=−12+3(2+3x)

Decide Whether the Equation Is an Identity, a Conditional Equation $2 [ 3 - ( 6 - 5 x ) ] - x = - 12 + 3 ( 2 + 3 x )$