Solve the Equation $$8 ( x + 1 ) = 26 x + 26 - 18 x - 18$$

Multiple Choice

Solve the equation. Use words or set notation to identify equations that have no solution, or equations that are true for all
real numbers.
- $$8 ( x + 1 ) = 26 x + 26 - 18 x - 18$$

A) $\varnothing$
B) $\{ 0 \}$
C) $\{ 1 \}$
D) $\{ \mathrm { x } \mid \mathrm { x }$ is a real number $\}$