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D
Explanation
Correct answer: B.
Choice B is correct. It's given that and . Substituting for in gives . Rewriting this equation using properties of exponents gives , which is equivalent to . Multiplying and in this equation gives . Since , .
Why the other choices are wrong
Choice A
Choice A is incorrect and may result from conceptual or calculation errors.
Choice C
Choice C is incorrect and may result from conceptual or calculation errors.
Choice D
Choice D is incorrect and may result from conceptual or calculation errors.
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