Solve the Equation $x = - \frac { 9 } { 2 }$

Multiple Choice

Solve the equation. If the equation is an identity or a contradiction, so indicate. 8 x - 2(5 x + 4) = 2( x + 5)

A) $x = - \frac { 9 } { 2 }$
B) $x = \frac { 11 } { 2 }$
C) $x = \frac { 5 } { 2 }$
D) identity
E) contradiction