Decide Whether the Equation Is an Identity, a Conditional Equation $$24 ( x - 3 ) = 2 ( 12 x - 1 ) - 70$$

Multiple Choice

Decide whether the equation is an identity, a conditional equation, or a contradiction. Give the solution set.
- $$24 ( x - 3 ) = 2 ( 12 x - 1 ) - 70$$

A) Contradiction; $\varnothing$
B) Conditional; $\{ - 72 \}$
C) Identity; {all real numbers }
D) Conditional; $\{ 0 \}$