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B
C
D
Explanation
Correct answer: B.
Choice B is correct. Dividing each side of the given equation by yields . Squaring both sides of this equation yields . Multiplying each side of this equation by yields . Therefore, the value of is .
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Why the other choices are wrong
Choice A
Choice A is incorrect. This is the value of , not .
Choice C
Choice C is incorrect. This is the value of , not .
Choice D
Choice D is incorrect. This is the value of , not .