1.   Consider the equation 2x + 16 = 3x - 1. Which value for x satisfies the equation?
    A. 3 B. 15
    C. D. 17
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  2.   An equation that is true for every value of the variable is called a(n) ______.
    A. identity B. empty set
    C. equivalency D. representation
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  3.   Solve the equation 7b + 3 = 5 + 7b.
    A. 2 B. 0
    C. The equation is an identity, so it is true for all values of b. D. The equation has no solution.
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  4.   Solve the equation y = -3y + 4.
    A. y = 1 B. identity
    C. y = 16 D. y = -2
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  5.   Solve the equation 4 – x = -x + 6.
    A. no solution B. x = 10
    C. x = 3 D. x = -5
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