Determine whether each of the following equations is an identity or not.
1) 6x-3x=x+2x
L.H.S. = 6x-3x
= 3x
= x+2x
= R.H.S.
Therefore, 6x-3x ≡ x+2x is an identity.
2) -3(x-5)=-(3x+15)
L.H.S. = -3(x-5)
= 15-3x
R.H.S. = -(3x+15)
= -15-3x
L.H.S. ≠ R.H.S.
Therefore, -3(x-5) ≡ -(3x+15) is NOT an identity.
3) (x-1)(x+4)=x^2-3x-4
L.H.S. = (x-1)(x+4)
= x^2+3x-4
≠ R.H.S.
Therefore, (x-1)(x+4) ≡ x^2-3x-4 is NOT an identity.