Question

Solve the equation.
-6a + 3 = -3(2a - 1)

A. a = 5
B. a = 10
C. no solution
D. identity

Answer 1

d. identity

-6a + 3 = -3(2a - 1)
-6a + 3 = -6a + 3

Answer 2

$-6a + 3 = -3(2a - 1)$ $\text{Expand the equation}$

$\text{Since both sides equal, there are infinitely many solutions}$ 

$\text{Solution = D}$