Solve the equation. Then state whether it is an identity, conditional, or inconsistent equation. 
$5x+17=8x+12-3\(\left\)(x+4\(\right\))$

Solve each linear equation. See Examples 1–3. 0.2x - 0.5 = 0.1x + 7

Solve each linear equation. See Examples 1–3. -4 (2x - 6) + 8x = 5x + 24 + x

Solve the Equation.

$3\(\left\)(2-5x\(\right\))=4x+25$

Solve the equation.

$\(\frac\)92+\(\frac\)14\(\left\)(x+2\(\right\))=\(\frac\)34x$

Solve the equation. Then state whether it is an identity, conditional, or inconsistent equation. 

$\(\frac{x}{4}\)+\(\frac\)16=\(\frac{x}{3}\)$

Solve the equation. Then state whether it is an identity, conditional, or inconsistent equation. 

$-2\(\left\)(5-3x\(\right\))+x=7x-10$

CONCEPT PREVIEW Fill in the blank to correctly complete each sentence. The polynomial 2x⁵ - x + 4 is a trinomial of degree _________.

CONCEPT PREVIEW Work each problem. Match each polynomial in Column I with its factored form in Column II. I II a. x² + 10xy + 25y² A. (x + 5y) (x - 5y) b. x² - 10xy + 25y² B. (x + 5y)² c. x² - 25y² C. (x - 5y)² d. 25y² - x² D. (5y + x) (5y - x)