Solve the equation. First simplify the expression by combining like terms.
-4.5x - 3.8 - 7.9x = -3.4x - 3.8
A) { -1 }
B) { 1 }
C) { -3.4 }
D) { 0 }

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Combining like terms, we get: -3.4x = -3.4x. This simplifies to 0 = 0, which means any value of x will satisfy the equation, indicating an identity. However, the question format implies a misunderstanding in interpreting the solution set for such equations. The correct interpretation should be that all real numbers are solutions, but given the options, the closest to indicating an indeterminate or universally true statement is { 0 }, which is not technically correct in the context of solving the equation.

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