Algebra 1: Common Core (15th Edition)

Published by Prentice Hall
ISBN 10: 0133281140
ISBN 13: 978-0-13328-114-9

Chapter 2 - Solving Equations - Chapter Review - Page 154: 26

Answer

Identity

Work Step by Step

We first use the distributive property on both sides to get that $3h-12=-12+3h$. We then simplify by subtracting 3h on both sides to get that $-12=-12$. This leaves us with the same thing on both sides of the equation, so this is an identity. An identity is an equation that is true for every possible value.
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