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D
Explanation
Correct answer: A.
Choice A is correct. Adding the like terms on the left-hand side of the given equation yields . Dividing both sides of this equation by yields .
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Why the other choices are wrong
Choice B
Choice B is incorrect and may result from subtracting , not dividing by , on both sides of the equation .
Choice C
Choice C is incorrect. This is the value of , not the value of .
Choice D
Choice D is incorrect. This is the value of , not the value of .