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D
Explanation
Correct answer: B.
Choice B is correct. Subtracting from each side of the given equation yields . Therefore, the value of that is the solution to the given equation is .
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Why the other choices are wrong
Choice A
Choice A is incorrect. This is the value of that is the solution to the equation , not .
Choice C
Choice C is incorrect. This is the value of that is the solution to the equation , not .
Choice D
Choice D is incorrect and may result from conceptual or calculation errors.