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

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; $\{ 0 \}$