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Explanation
Correct answer: D.
Choice D is correct. Subtracting from both sides of the given equation yields . Dividing both sides of this equation by yields . Therefore, the solution to the given equation is .
Desmos solution:
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Why the other choices are wrong
Choice A
Choice A is incorrect and may result from conceptual or calculation errors.
Choice B
Choice B is incorrect and may result from conceptual or calculation errors.
Choice C
Choice C is incorrect and may result from conceptual or calculation errors.