<span>An equation that is satisfied for every value of the variable for which both sides are defined is called an identity.
For example:
Given the equation
3x + 4 = x + 2(x + 2)
Notice that for any value of x you use, the equation is true.
Thus, this type of equation is called an identity.
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59×2=118 cost of bill.
59÷4=14.75 for the other 4 if the bill was 118 assuming Thomas pays half.
or...59 ×5=295
assuming they all pd 1/5 of the bill
