Decide Whether the Equation Is an Identity, a Conditional Equation $$8 ( x - 7 ) + ( - 16 x ) = - 8 ( x + 4 ) + 16$$

question 8

Multiple Choice

Decide whether the equation is an identity, a conditional equation, or a contradiction. Give the solution set.
- $$8 ( x - 7 ) + ( - 16 x ) = - 8 ( x + 4 ) + 16$$

• A) Contradiction; \(\varnothing\)
• B) Conditional; \(\{ 1 \}\)
• C) Identity; {all real numbers }
• D) Conditional; \(\{ 0 \}\)

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